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 or Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4850789 Question Mark
Grade: 82 Question Mark
Variation: Mixed Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1893 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 50 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 Inlay Color: None 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: 1896.82G54.18S1115.183M192.H1493.L892.15J559 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
17 (0.85%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.36% Analyzing 527 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 · September 20, 2024

Serial Number 4851362 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2024

Serial Number 4850214 was reported as accurate.

otter46 Supporter 26 · April 22, 2021

Serial Number 4851433 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2021

Serial Number 4850369 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2020

Serial Number 4851408 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2020

Serial Number 4851408 was reported as accurate.

Ancestor60 1 · September 27, 2020

Serial Number 4850733 was reported as accurate.

northernreward 1 · June 1, 2020

Serial Number 4851194 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2019

Serial Number 4851256 was reported as accurate.

mncorrado001 83 · October 30, 2018

Serial Number 4851140 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 13, 2018

Serial Number 4850346 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2018

Serial Number 4850512 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 1, 2017

Serial Number 4851080 was reported as accurate.

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

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · May 6, 2017

Serial Number 4851635 was reported as accurate.

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