Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 498 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 498

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 36562737
Grade: 498
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1937
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 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
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 14448.498G2.12S2474.124M208.O6672.P11371.21J428
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
14.97
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: 11 (1.10%)

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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 371 · 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