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Access Date: April 11, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 491
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 34124043 | |
| Grade: | 491 | |
| Model: | 4 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1933 | |
| Run Quantity: | 1,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 1 of 7 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 7,000 | |
| Size: | 12s | |
| Jewels: | 19j | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Movement Setting: | Pendant | |
| Plate: | 3/4 Plate | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Train: | Quick | |
| Regulator: | Moseley | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Position: | Yes | |
| Adjusted # of Positions: | 3 | |
| Adjusted to Temperature: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Isochronism: | Yes | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| U.S. Patents: | 77078, 596407 | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 13996.491G1.12S2411.124M185.O6559.P10956.19J220 | |
| Data Research: |
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.636 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 21.21 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 8.09 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.014% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 5 (0.50%) | |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 491
Target Profile: 12S-M4-19J-ONP-A3PTI
| Elgin Grade 491 (All Variations): 7,000 ETP |
| 12S: 7,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 491 |
| 12S-M4: 7,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 491, Model 4 |
| 12S-M4-19J: 7,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 491, Model 4, 19 Jewels |
| 12S-M4-19J-ONP: 7,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 491, Model 4, 19 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel |
| 12S-M4-19J-ONP-A3PTI: 7,000 100.00% |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 5 watches in the population registry for this run.
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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.
jimnelson915 66 · December 23, 2020
Serial Number 34124175 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 29, 2019
Serial Number 34124273 was reported as accurate.
jimnelson915 66 · December 6, 2018
Serial Number 34124125 was reported as accurate.
stevekrz 26 · April 17, 2018
Serial Number 34124043 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 21, 2017
Serial Number 34124839 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 14, 2017
Serial Number 34124839 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Mine is a 12s 19j open face
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 401 to 491
Size changed from 16 to 12
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3
Anonymous · April 27, 2017
Serial Number 34124839 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 401 to 491
Size changed from 16 to 12
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3
Anonymous · January 14, 2014
Serial Number 34124095 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: My movement is marked Adjusted 3 positions. Jewel
count is right. Size is 12 not 16.
count is right. Size is 12 not 16.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 401 to 491
Size changed from 16 to 12
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3
Anonymous · November 16, 2013
Serial Number 34124095 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: My movement is marked Elgin National Watch Co.
34124095 19 jewels Adjusted 3 Positions.
34124095 19 jewels Adjusted 3 Positions.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 401 to 491
Size changed from 16 to 12
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3
Anonymous · April 18, 2012
Serial Number 34124507 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: size is 12s.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 401 to 491
Size changed from 16 to 12
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3
