Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 872826 (Grade 82)

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Access Date: December 06, 2023

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 82

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	872826
Grade:	82
Variation:	G.M. Wheeler
Model:	2
Class:	4
Estimated Production Year:	1881
Run Quantity:	4,000
Grade/Model Run:	4 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production:	8,000
Variant Est. Production:	6,000 (18S-M2-13J-HGL-U-G.M. WHEELER)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	13j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Moseley
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:	610.82G4.18S453.182M59.H594.L139.13J35
Database Version:	v51.870
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	23.53
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	9.25
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.016%
Registry Population:	37 (0.93%)
Research Note: The Elgin 1896 Material Catalog designates all Grade 82 runs prior to serial #874,001 as "Series 2" and all runs following #874,001 as "Series 3." Series designations were transitioned to model numbers in the 1904 Material Catalog. [1896 Material Catalog] 874001: Changed from Series 2 to Series 3 (Split Run). #872827: Verified as Marked "G.M. Wheeler" featuring 13 jewels and a case screw location indicating a Model 2. [eBay #382536503962]

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 82

Target Profile: 18S-M2-13J-HGL-U-G.M. WHEELER

Elgin Grade 82 (All Variations): 163,000 ETP
18S: 163,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 82
18S-M2: 8,000 4.91% 18s, Grade 82, Model 2		Other: 155,000 Other Models or Unclassified
18S-M2-13J: 8,000 4.91% 18s, Grade 82, Model 2, 13 Jewels
18S-M2-13J-HGL: 8,000 4.91% 18s, Grade 82, Model 2, 13 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Gilt
18S-M2-13J-HGL-U: 8,000 4.91%
18S-M2-13J-HGL-U-G.M. WHEELER: 6,000 3.68%

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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 · May 4, 2022

Serial Number 872393 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 24, 2021

Serial Number 870133 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is marked 15 jewels

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · March 6, 2020

Serial Number 870253 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 6, 2018

Serial Number 872827 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: #872827 is a G. M. Wheeler.

Anonymous · June 26, 2018

Serial Number 871457 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2017

Serial Number 873096 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2016

Serial Number 873940 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2016

Serial Number 872270 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2015

Serial Number 872781 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 8, 2015

Serial Number 872286 was reported as accurate.

ClassicTime56 5 · July 24, 2015

Serial Number 871123 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2014

Serial Number 873670 was reported as accurate.