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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 474 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 474

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Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 25328190 Question Mark
Grade: 474 Question Mark
Model: 6 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1923 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: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel 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: 12153.474G1.16S3098.166M1188.H6618.P9231.17J1866 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: #25328190: Dial Marked "Elgin" and "Made in U.S.A." - consistent with Elgin watches made for the export market during this era.

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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.


Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · May 27, 2021

Serial Number 25328190 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2015

Serial Number 25328130 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 25, 2015

Serial Number 25328300 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2013

Serial Number 25328220 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels, adjusted 3 positions, 3/4 plate hunter,
possibly model 6
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 17j
Movement Configuration changed from Unknown to Hunting
Movement Finish changed from Unknown to Nickel
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · April 19, 2012

Serial Number 25328167 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: HI- Great site - This one's serial no is engraved:
'Adjusted 3 times', and has 17 jewels.

thanks!
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 17j
Movement Configuration changed from Unknown to Hunting
Movement Finish changed from Unknown to Nickel
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
Elgin Grade 474 Pocket Watch