Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 1866942 (Grade 81)

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Access Date: November 14, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 81

Mixed Variations: "G.M. Wheeler" and "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co." Verified in Run.

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	1866942
Grade:	81
Variation:	Mixed
Model:	1
Class:	4
Estimated Production Year:	1886
Run Quantity:	4,000
Grade/Model Run:	13 of 13
Grade/Model Total Production:	53,000
Variant Est. Production:	9,000 (18S-M1-15J-HGK-U-MIXED)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
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:	819.81G13.18S539.181M410.H753.K518.15J226
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.433
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	47 (1.18%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-2.10% Analyzing 82 Sales
Research Note: Mixed Variations: #1866410 Verified as "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co." #1867987 Verified as "G.M. Wheeler."

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 81

Target Profile: 18S-M1-15J-HGK-U-MIXED

Elgin Grade 81 (All Variations): 53,000 ETP
18S: 53,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 81
18S-M1: 53,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 81, Model 1
18S-M1-15J: 10,000 18.87% 18s, Grade 81, Model 1, 15 Jewels		Other: 43,000 Other Jewels or Unclassified
18S-M1-15J-HGK: 10,000 18.87% 18s, Grade 81, Model 1, 15 Jewels, Adaptable/Key/Gilt
18S-M1-15J-HGK-U: 10,000 18.87%
18S-M1-15J-HGK-U-MIXED: 9,000 16.98%	Other: 1,000 Other Variants or Unclassified

Population Registry for This 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.

Rcardkidz 4054 · April 7, 2023

Serial Number 1866942 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2022

Serial Number 1868105 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 20, 2022

Serial Number 1865484 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 12, 2022

Serial Number 1866410 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2022

Serial Number 1865136 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2022

Serial Number 1866410 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2021

Serial Number 1865398 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2020

Serial Number 1865398 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 13, 2020

Serial Number 1865106 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · October 11, 2020

Serial Number 1867875 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2020

Serial Number 1866580 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 3, 2020

Serial Number 1866189 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 629 · August 31, 2019

Serial Number 1867573 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 17, 2019

Serial Number 1865940 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2018

Serial Number 1866965 was reported as accurate.

wmike565 Supporter 115 · March 14, 2018

Serial Number 1866410 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked Elgin Nat'l Watch Co, not GM Wheeler

Anonymous · May 24, 2017

Serial Number 1865388 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2017

Serial Number 1868105 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2016

Serial Number 1866390 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2016

Serial Number 1866136 was reported as accurate.

pivotkiller 23 · July 28, 2015

Serial Number 1867987 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 jewel movement (both top and bottom plates have
4 jeweled holes; serial number matches both
plates).

Changes since this report was submitted: