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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.

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Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 75364
Grade: 57
Variation: G.M. Wheeler
Model: 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
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Slow
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 98.57G23.18S94.181M94.H97.K97.11J35
Database Version: v52.204
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
224.99
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
87.37
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.149%
Registry Population: 14 (0.58%)
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 195 · September 5, 2022

Serial Number 74723 was reported as accurate.

Bostonjoe Top Contributor Supporter 195 · May 1, 2022

Serial Number 74723 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · January 15, 2022

Serial Number 75157 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · January 7, 2022

Serial Number 75075 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · January 6, 2021

Serial Number 75278 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · 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 375 · 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