Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 57 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 57

G.M. Wheeler

Private Label(s) in Run:

Charles Haas - Stockton, Cal.
J.P. Floberg - Sacramento, Cal.
Webb & Hall - Janesville, Wis.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 73952 Question Mark
Grade: 57 Question Mark
Variation: G.M. Wheeler Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1871 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,400 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 23 of 87 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 75,146 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 70,346 (18S-M1-11J) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Slow Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 98.57G23.18S94.181M94.H97.K97.11J35 Question Mark
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.506 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
226.24 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
87.37 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.149% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
14 (0.58%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.86% Analyzing 397 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #75146: Verified as 11-Jewel Movement (photo under dial).

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


Anonymous · August 4, 2023

Serial Number 74799 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2023

Serial Number 74799 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 16, 2023

Serial Number 74799 was reported as accurate.

Bostonjoe Top Contributor Supporter 200 · September 5, 2022

Serial Number 74723 was reported as accurate.

Bostonjoe Top Contributor Supporter 200 · May 1, 2022

Serial Number 74723 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · January 15, 2022

Serial Number 75157 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · January 7, 2022

Serial Number 75075 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · January 6, 2021

Serial Number 75278 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · January 6, 2021

Serial Number 75278 was reported as accurate.

Bretto 42 · October 14, 2020

Serial Number 74328 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2020

Serial Number 73930 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 2, 2018

Serial Number 75157 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 9, 2018

Serial Number 73154 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2018

Serial Number 75129 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2018

Serial Number 75278 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

nicnic Supporter 406 · March 21, 2018

Serial Number 75075 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2017

Serial Number 73355 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 30, 2016

Serial Number 74905 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 11j

Anonymous · January 30, 2016

Serial Number 74428 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 11j

Anonymous · February 11, 2015

Serial Number 74158 was reported as accurate.

bobmow 13 · September 15, 2014

Serial Number 73439 was reported as accurate.

bobmow 13 · September 15, 2014

Serial Number 73439 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 1, 2013

Serial Number 74729 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2012

Serial Number 73242 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2012

Serial Number 73479 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 57 Pocket Watch