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Access Date: December 28, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 81
"G.M. Wheeler" or "Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co."
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 976040 | |
| Grade: | 81 | |
| Variation: | Mixed | |
| Model: | 1 | |
| Class: | 4 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1882 | |
| Run Quantity: | 5,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 6 of 13 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 53,000 | |
| Variant Est. Production: | 25,000 (18S-M1-13J-HGK-U-MIXED) | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 13j | |
| Movement Configuration: | Adaptable | |
| Movement Finish: | Gilt | |
| Movement Setting: | Key | |
| Plate: | Full Plate | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Train: | Quick | |
| Adjusted: | No | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| U.S. Patents: | 77078 | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 652.81G6.18S469.181M379.H628.K480.13J46 | |
| Data Research: |
1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.528 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 159.57 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 61.61 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.105% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 56 (1.12%) | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | 3.08% Analyzing 242 Sales | |
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Research Note: Mixed run of named (G.M. Wheeler) and unnamed ("Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.") movements. [#977460 Verified as G.M. Wheeler]
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 81
Target Profile: 18S-M1-13J-HGK-U-MIXED
| Elgin Grade 81 (All Variations): 53,000 ETP | ||
| 18S: 53,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 81 |
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| 18S-M1: 53,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 81, Model 1 |
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| 18S-M1-13J: 41,000 77.36% 18s, Grade 81, Model 1, 13 Jewels |
Other: 12,000
Other Jewels or Unclassified |
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| 18S-M1-13J-HGK: 41,000 77.36% 18s, Grade 81, Model 1, 13 Jewels, Adaptable/Key/Gilt |
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| 18S-M1-13J-HGK-U: 41,000 77.36% | ||
| 18S-M1-13J-HGK-U-MIXED: 25,000 47.17% | Other: 16,000
Other Variants or Unclassified |
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Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 56 watches in the population registry for this run with 5 images.
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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 · July 24, 2024
Serial Number 978227 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 12, 2024
Serial Number 975105 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 18, 2022
Serial Number 977994 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 6, 2022
Serial Number 979797 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 2, 2021
Serial Number 975797 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 10, 2021
Serial Number 976534 was reported as accurate.
Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · September 8, 2019
Serial Number 977602 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 10, 2019
Serial Number 979174 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 9, 2019
Serial Number 979174 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 30, 2019
Serial Number 979174 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 4, 2019
Serial Number 975781 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 25, 2018
Serial Number 978371 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 19, 2017
Serial Number 976908 was reported as accurate.
TimeAntiquarian Founder Research Expert Historian Top Contributor Supporter 171 · August 14, 2017
Serial Number 977460 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 21, 2016
Serial Number 976534 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · October 20, 2016
Serial Number 975476 was reported as accurate.
Urbanops 51 · September 26, 2016
Serial Number 976040 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 2, 2016
Serial Number 978847 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 30, 2015
Serial Number 978154 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 8, 2014
Serial Number 975166 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 18, 2014
Serial Number 978001 was reported as accurate.
chevykingpower 215 · March 12, 2014
Serial Number 978914 was reported as accurate.
DoctorTom 4 · February 17, 2014
Serial Number 979262 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 12, 2014
Serial Number 976595 was reported as inaccurate.
hoopibabs 42 · October 26, 2013
Serial Number 977744 was reported as accurate.
davidwood 1 · September 24, 2013
Serial Number 978120 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 24, 2013
Serial Number 978120 was reported as accurate.
rdbraun 12 · September 7, 2013
Serial Number 975727 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 2, 2013
Serial Number 975727 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 1, 2013
Serial Number 975394 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · May 15, 2013
Serial Number 978342 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 4, 2013
Serial Number 977276 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 16, 2012
Serial Number 979883 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 14, 2012
Serial Number 976572 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 31, 2012
Serial Number 977989 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 31, 2012
Serial Number 977089 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 12, 2012
Serial Number 979667 was reported as accurate.
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