Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 437 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 437

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 17448102 Question Mark
Grade: 437 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1914 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,000 Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 8597.437G1.12S1047.124M3.O3240.P5882.17J1189 Question Mark
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.462 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.01 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.11 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.002% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
6 (0.60%) 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 25, 2017

Serial Number 17448894 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: "adjusted 3 positions"
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

616xgi 17 · August 7, 2015

Serial Number 17448102 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · January 21, 2015

Serial Number 17448916 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

616xgi 17 · July 18, 2014

Serial Number 17448102 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

616xgi 17 · July 18, 2014

Serial Number 17448102 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · July 4, 2014

Serial Number 17448102 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

gotabig1 1 · May 9, 2014

Serial Number 17448119 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: size 12s with 14s dial
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 12
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · May 8, 2014

Serial Number 17448119 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 12
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · March 28, 2013

Serial Number 17448617 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 12
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 437 Pocket Watch