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Access Date: May 13, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 487

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 33287492
Grade: 487
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1932
Run Quantity: 11,000
Grade/Model Run: 9 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: 13850.487G9.S30.M30.H7162.P10833.17J2189
Database Version: v52.270
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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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 487

Target Profile: 4/0S-M1-17J-HNP-A

Elgin Grade 487 (All Variations): 145,000 ETP
4/0S: 145,000 100.00%
4/0s, Grade 487
4/0S-M1: 145,000 100.00%
4/0s, Grade 487, Model 1
4/0S-M1-17J: 145,000 100.00%
4/0s, Grade 487, Model 1, 17 Jewels
4/0S-M1-17J-HNP: 145,000 100.00%
4/0s, Grade 487, Model 1, 17 Jewels, Hunting/Pendant/Nickel
4/0S-M1-17J-HNP-A: 145,000 100.00%

Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
There are 3 watches in the population registry for this run with 1 image.
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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 · November 20, 2023

Serial Number 33285561 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4718 · August 9, 2023

Serial Number 33285738 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4718 · September 6, 2022

Serial Number 33290330 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4718 · April 7, 2022

Serial Number 33289249 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2021

Serial Number 33288864 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 12, 2019

Serial Number 33281280 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2018

Serial Number 33285050 was reported as accurate.

dcooper Supporter 223 · February 5, 2017

Serial Number 33287492 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 24, 2015

Serial Number 33285109 was reported as inaccurate.

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

cmdraven 3999 · February 17, 2015

Serial Number 33286115 was reported as accurate.

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

daddo46 991 · January 3, 2015

Serial Number 33283269 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 24, 2013

Serial Number 33287098 was reported as inaccurate.

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