Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 57 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 57

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 243108 Question Mark
Grade: 57 Question Mark
Variation: G.M. Wheeler Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1873 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,540 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 51 of 87 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 75,146 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 70,346 (18S-M1-11J) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j 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: Slow Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 223.57G51.18S204.181M201.H222.K219.11J113 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: v52.431 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
226.24 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
87.37 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.149% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
31 (1.22%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.88% Analyzing 391 Sales Question Mark

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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 · June 18, 2022

Serial Number 243316 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4041 · February 17, 2022

Serial Number 244343 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4054 · February 8, 2022

Serial Number 243611 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2021

Serial Number 244182 was reported as accurate.

nsdan1 11 · June 7, 2020

Serial Number 242923 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 15, 2019

Serial Number 243236 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 15, 2019

Serial Number 243236 was reported as accurate.

Relojo333 24 · August 30, 2018

Serial Number 244813 was reported as accurate.

Stephmichelle 4 · April 28, 2018

Serial Number 242560 was reported as accurate.

wndswept 202 · August 18, 2016

Serial Number 244051 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 23, 2016

Serial Number 243448 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 22, 2016

Serial Number 242929 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 4, 2016

Serial Number 244848 was reported as accurate.

IndianaMatt 2 · July 3, 2015

Serial Number 243115 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 29, 2012

Serial Number 243178 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2012

Serial Number 244125 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 30, 2012

Serial Number 243666 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 57 Pocket Watch