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Access Date: January 09, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 498
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 34420850 | |
| Grade: | 498 | |
| Model: | 4 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1933 | |
| Run Quantity: | 1,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 1 of 5 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 5,000 | |
| Size: | 12s | |
| Jewels: | 21j | |
| 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: | 5 | |
| Adjusted to Temperature: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Isochronism: | Yes | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| U.S. Patents: | 77078, 596407 | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 14043.498G1.12S2428.124M195.O6588.P11000.21J419 | |
| Data Research: |
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.546 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 15.06 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 5.76 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.010% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 13 (1.30%) | |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 498
Target Profile: 12S-M4-21J-ONP-A5PTI
| Elgin Grade 498 (All Variations): 5,000 ETP |
| 12S: 5,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 498 |
| 12S-M4: 5,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 498, Model 4 |
| 12S-M4-21J: 5,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 498, Model 4, 21 Jewels |
| 12S-M4-21J-ONP: 5,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 498, Model 4, 21 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel |
| 12S-M4-21J-ONP-A5PTI: 5,000 100.00% |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 13 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.
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
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
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
