Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 475 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 475

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 24771044 Question Mark
Grade: 475 Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1922 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 300 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 300 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Stripe Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Serif Caps Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt 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
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 585025 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
17 Jewels
Adjusted 3 Positions
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 11971.475G1.16S3054.167M1142.O5283.P9056.17J1828 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.505 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.90 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.29 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.001% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (0.67%) Question Mark
Research Note: #24771081: Verified as Marked "3 Positions" [NAWCC]. #24771044: Verified as Marked "3 Positions" [eBay #293195121241]

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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 · October 12, 2024

Serial Number 24771072 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2024

Serial Number 24771220 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 22, 2019

Serial Number 24771044 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I am informed that the watch movement no 24771044
is a raymond wheeler, is the sellar correct
regards Brett
Curator Response: Images from the auction listing indicate the movement is marked "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co." Therefore, this would not be considered a Raymond or Wheeler. [eBay #293195121241]

Anonymous · January 18, 2013

Serial Number 24771081 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It has 17 jewels (marked) and is adjusted to 3
positions (marked). It has a striped dmk effect,
patent regulator and double sunk dial. It is
pendant set so that is correct.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 17j
Movement Configuration changed from Unknown to Openface
Movement Finish changed from Unknown to Nickel
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
Elgin Grade 475 Pocket Watch