Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 82 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 82 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 82

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 874939 Question Mark
Grade: 82 Question Mark
Variation: G.M. Wheeler Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1881 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 65 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 155,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 25,000 (18S-M3-13J-HGL-U-G.M. WHEELER) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 13j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 611.82G5.18S454.183M19.H595.L140.13J36 Question Mark
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
466.67 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
180.28 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.306% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
13 (1.30%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.55% Analyzing 208 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: [1896 Material Catalog] 874001: Changed from Series 2 to Series 3 (Split Run)

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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 · December 28, 2020

Serial Number 874004 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 28, 2020

Serial Number 874004 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2018

Serial Number 874414 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 10, 2017

Serial Number 874931 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2017

Serial Number 874123 was reported as accurate.

arthur1957 21 · August 10, 2014

Serial Number 874939 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 13j

Anonymous · August 4, 2014

Serial Number 874939 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 13j

Anonymous · July 14, 2014

Serial Number 874813 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 13j

Anonymous · June 21, 2014

Serial Number 874411 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 13j

Anonymous · July 23, 2012

Serial Number 874791 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 82 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 82 Pocket Watch