Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 57 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 57

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 94863
Grade: 57
Variation: G.M. Wheeler
Model: 1
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1871
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 24 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: 106.57G24.18S101.181M101.H105.K105.11J39
Database Version: v52.219
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: 4 (0.40%)

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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 15, 2023

Serial Number 94020 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2021

Serial Number 94020 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 1, 2020

Serial Number 94020 was reported as accurate.

dcooper Supporter 221 · February 5, 2017

Serial Number 94271 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 11j

Anonymous · February 16, 2016

Serial Number 94131 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 11j

Anonymous · December 28, 2012

Serial Number 94370 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Elgin Grade 57 Pocket Watch