Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 57 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 57

G.M. Wheeler

Private Label(s) in Run:

T.E. Bye, Sterling, Ill

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Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 30063
Grade: 57
Variation: G.M. Wheeler
Model: 1
Class: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1869
Run Quantity: 20
Grade/Model Run: 12 of 87
Grade/Model Total Production: 75,146
Variant Est. Production: 70,346 (18S-M1-11J)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Slow
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Case: Various
Run ID: 38.57G12.18S37.181M37.H37.K37.11J13
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version: v52.290
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
226.24
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
87.37
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.149%
Registry Population: 1 (5.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 15.07% Analyzing 353 Sales

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Anonymous · November 22, 2018

Serial Number 30063 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This seems to be a private label piece. It has the
name "T. E. Byel" and the city of "Sterling, ILL
."
Elgin Grade 57 Pocket Watch