Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 491 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 491

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 34567395
Grade: 491
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1934
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 6 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
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 14071.491G6.12S2436.124M197.O6600.P11026.19J225
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
21.07
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: 10 (1.00%)

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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.


Blicquer Supporter 75 · November 12, 2021

Serial Number 34567357 was reported as accurate.

Bittsandbobs 5 · June 5, 2013

Serial Number 34567395 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2012

Serial Number 34567975 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 491 Pocket Watch