Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 487

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 32696594
Grade: 487
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1931
Run Quantity: 12,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 16
Grade/Model Total Production: 145,000
Size: 4/0s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 13787.487G3.S18.M18.H7141.P10774.17J2165
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
436.56
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
168.64
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.287%
Registry Population: 3 (0.03%)

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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.


JointVenture Supporter 102 · May 16, 2022

Serial Number 32697472 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2022

Serial Number 32696594 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is 21 Jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · February 20, 2019

Serial Number 32698481 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2016

Serial Number 32704479 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: not marked adjusted

Anonymous · February 24, 2016

Serial Number 32693455 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2015

Serial Number 32696616 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · March 4, 2015

Serial Number 32701541 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17j movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · August 10, 2013

Serial Number 32697144 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · December 28, 2012

Serial Number 32701307 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewel and does not say adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · November 30, 2012

Serial Number 32698904 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j