Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 436 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 436

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 18989073 Question Mark
Grade: 436 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1916 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
Finish Pattern: Wide Parallel Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black 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: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Total Adjustments: 5 Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
17 Jewels
Five Adjustments
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 9548.436G1.12S1273.124M7.O3738.P6813.17J1329 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.515 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
1 (0.10%) 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 · December 5, 2019

Serial Number 18989073 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My Serial Number 18989073. Plate is marked "5
Adjustments".
Curator Response: Verified. [eBay #383153138913]
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · November 14, 2015

Serial Number 18989042 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 12 size watch, and is adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 12
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 436 Pocket Watch