Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 81 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 81

Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co. or G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 921402 Question Mark
Grade: 81 Question Mark
Variation: Mixed Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1882 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 5,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 13 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 53,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 25,000 (18S-M1-13J-HGK-U-MIXED) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 13j 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: Quick Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 633.81G5.18S464.181M376.H614.K474.13J41 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: v52.450 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
159.57 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
61.61 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.105% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
54 (1.08%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.08% Analyzing 242 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Mixed Run: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co. or G.M. Wheeler

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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 5, 2023

Serial Number 920607 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2023

Serial Number 920607 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2021

Serial Number 923608 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 23, 2021

Serial Number 923867 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 3, 2021

Serial Number 923302 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2021

Serial Number 922484 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2021

Serial Number 924001 was reported as accurate.

jason4kstate 268 · December 10, 2020

Serial Number 920458 was reported as accurate.

jason4kstate 268 · December 10, 2020

Serial Number 920458 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 21, 2020

Serial Number 920704 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2020

Serial Number 924196 was reported as accurate.

Bobhmcs 6 · April 23, 2020

Serial Number 922902 was reported as accurate.

Bobhmcs 6 · April 22, 2020

Serial Number 922902 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2020

Serial Number 923466 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 10, 2020

Serial Number 924650 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2020

Serial Number 924850 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2020

Serial Number 920481 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2019

Serial Number 923608 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2019

Serial Number 921384 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2019

Serial Number 921354 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2019

Serial Number 923776 was reported as accurate.

Pichejul 34 · December 31, 2018

Serial Number 922426 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2018

Serial Number 923608 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2018

Serial Number 923608 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2018

Serial Number 921339 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 17, 2018

Serial Number 923268 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2018

Serial Number 924109 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 12, 2017

Serial Number 920467 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 16, 2017

Serial Number 924799 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2017

Serial Number 923383 was reported as accurate.

daddo46 992 · April 17, 2016

Serial Number 923596 was reported as accurate.

mccuskerjim 17 · March 17, 2016

Serial Number 924297 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2015

Serial Number 921134 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

vartanko 1 · July 25, 2015

Serial Number 924850 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · January 29, 2015

Serial Number 922306 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2014

Serial Number 920129 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 3, 2014

Serial Number 920129 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 22, 2014

Serial Number 924850 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2014

Serial Number 921616 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is Elgin Nat'l Watch co. Not G.M.
Wheeler. Open face.

Anonymous · October 12, 2013

Serial Number 921194 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 12, 2013

Serial Number 921194 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 11, 2013

Serial Number 920407 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 25, 2013

Serial Number 923320 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2013

Serial Number 922848 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 29, 2012

Serial Number 922917 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 922917 is unnamed, but Wheeler grade material.

Anonymous · September 18, 2012

Serial Number 923643 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 81 Pocket Watch