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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 498 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 498

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 34420850 Question Mark
Grade: 498 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Run Quantity: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Wind Mechanism: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Regulator: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Login to View for Free Question Mark
U.S. Patents: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 14043.498G1.12S2428.124M195.O6588.P11000.21J419 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.645 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 12, 2025

Serial Number 34420435 was reported as accurate.

Jrrustin Supporter 9 · December 16, 2024

Serial Number 34420635 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 23, 2022

Serial Number 34420331 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2020

Serial Number 34420709 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 31, 2016

Serial Number 34420375 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 5 Position Adjusted, 14kt gold case
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

singingflea 21 · March 21, 2014

Serial Number 34420185 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · January 14, 2014

Serial Number 34420984 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · April 2, 2013

Serial Number 34420984 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Note: Movement Configuration: Open Face
Movement Setting: Pendant
Adjusted: Yes
Positions:Marked 5 positions
3/4 Plate
Nickel finish
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Unknown to Openface
Movement Finish changed from Unknown to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Unknown to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · September 12, 2012

Serial Number 34420729 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Configuration : Open Face
Movement Setting: Pendant
Adjusted: Yes
Positions:5
3/4 Plate
Nickel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Unknown to Openface
Movement Finish changed from Unknown to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Unknown to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
Elgin Grade 498 Pocket Watch