Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 486 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 486

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 33908161 Question Mark
Grade: 486 Question Mark
Model: 13 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1933 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 28 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 38,000 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever 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 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 13956.486G8.16S3572.1613M46.O6530.L2420.17J2219 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.473 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
114.41 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
44.15 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.075% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
11 (1.10%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 14.12% Analyzing 81 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #33908161: Verified as Marked "19 Jewels" with an apparent cap jewel on the escape wheel. This is inconsistent with most 486 movements.

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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.


winterwolf Supporter 97 · February 9, 2024

Serial Number 33908161 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: https://www.ebay.com/itm/134448640472?_trkparms=am
clksrc%3DITM%26aid This watch is listed on eBay
now. The movement states 19 jewel.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

StrikeZoneZero Supporter 21 · July 29, 2015

Serial Number 33908150 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2015

Serial Number 33908090 was reported as accurate.

StrikeZoneZero Supporter 21 · March 17, 2015

Serial Number 33908150 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2015

Serial Number 33908365 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2014

Serial Number 33908140 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 486 Pocket Watch