Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 82 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 82 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 82

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

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 3844842 Question Mark
Grade: 82 Question Mark
Variation: Mixed Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1890 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 34 of 65 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 155,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 40,000 (18S-M3-15J-HGL-U-MIXED) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Movement Markings: G. M Wheeler [or Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.]
Elgin, Ill.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1451.82G38.18S873.183M118.H1191.L668.15J426 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: v52.433 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
466.67 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
180.28 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.306% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
14 (0.70%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.36% Analyzing 527 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #3844842: Verified as Marked "G.M. Wheeler." #3843529: Verified as Marked "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co." [JH]

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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.


maximilian 24 · June 12, 2022

Serial Number 3843895 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4054 · February 8, 2022

Serial Number 3844517 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 30, 2020

Serial Number 3844976 was reported as accurate.

Fretrocker 43 · April 9, 2020

Serial Number 3843099 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2019

Serial Number 3843082 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2019

Serial Number 3843082 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 15, 2019

Serial Number 3843082 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 5, 2012

Serial Number 3844920 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 13j to 15j
Elgin Grade 82 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 82 Pocket Watch