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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 491 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 491

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 34419391 Question Mark
Grade: 491 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1933 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 7 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 7,000 Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 19j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel 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 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 14042.491G5.12S2427.124M194.O6587.P10999.19J224 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.479 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
21.07 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.09 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.014% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
10 (1.00%) Question Mark

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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 · April 30, 2024

Serial Number 34419795 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2017

Serial Number 34419465 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2015

Serial Number 34419100 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2014

Serial Number 34419618 was reported as accurate.

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · February 22, 2014

Serial Number 34419935 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Also adjusted to temperature

Anonymous · March 4, 2013

Serial Number 34419386 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 491 Pocket Watch