Pocket Watch Database

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: 36562546 Question Mark
Grade: 498 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1937 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 5 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,000 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
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: 5 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: 14449.498G2.12S2474.124M208.O6672.P11371.21J429 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.508 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
15.05 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.76 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.010% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
11 (1.10%) 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 · October 12, 2021

Serial Number 36562546 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2020

Serial Number 36562892 was reported as accurate.

klove122959 4 · December 22, 2019

Serial Number 36562042 was reported as accurate.

klove122959 4 · December 7, 2019

Serial Number 36562042 was reported as accurate.

von1943 Supporter 376 · March 10, 2017

Serial Number 36562732 was reported as accurate.

tictocdoc 47 · February 20, 2017

Serial Number 36562308 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2014

Serial Number 36562686 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted 5 positions, in presentation case dated
1925. Diagram accurate
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

winstonbaby 4 · August 10, 2014

Serial Number 36562732 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 16, 2014

Serial Number 36562759 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 15, 2014

Serial Number 36562849 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 14, 2014

Serial Number 36562849 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · February 13, 2014

Serial Number 36562759 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 498 Pocket Watch