Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 74723 (Grade 57)

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Access Date: May 15, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

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.

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Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	74723
Grade:	57
Variation:	G.M. Wheeler
Model:	1
Series:	1
Class:	4
Estimated Production Year:	1871
Run Quantity:	2,400
Grade/Model Run:	23 of 87
Grade/Model Total Production:	75,146
Variant Est. Production:	70,346 (18S-M1-11J)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	11j
Movement Configuration:	Adaptable
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Key
Wind Mechanism:	Key
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Slow
Regulator:	Plain
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078
Case:	Various
Run ID:	98.57G23.18S94.181M94.H97.K97.11J35
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.647
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Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	14 (0.58%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-8.64% Analyzing 439 Sales
Research Note: #75146: Verified as 11-Jewel Movement (photo under dial).

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