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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 81 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 81

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 278057 Question Mark
Grade: 81 Question Mark
Variation: G.M. Wheeler Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1873 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 13 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 53,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 11,000 (18S-M1-13J-HGK-U-G.M. WHEELER) 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: 265.81G1.18S245.181M229.H264.K248.13J1 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
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
31 (1.55%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.08% Analyzing 242 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 · August 19, 2021

Serial Number 279120 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 28, 2021

Serial Number 278404 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 12, 2021

Serial Number 279132 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2020

Serial Number 279202 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 13, 2020

Serial Number 278500 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2020

Serial Number 279202 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2020

Serial Number 279202 was reported as accurate.

Tgutty 4 · June 1, 2020

Serial Number 278500 was reported as accurate.

Tgutty 4 · May 9, 2020

Serial Number 278500 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2020

Serial Number 279313 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2019

Serial Number 279197 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2019

Serial Number 278850 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2018

Serial Number 278786 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2017

Serial Number 279313 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j or 15j to 13j

Anonymous · April 3, 2017

Serial Number 278098 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j or 15j to 13j

Anonymous · August 17, 2013

Serial Number 279408 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2013

Serial Number 278674 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 81 Pocket Watch