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: 37107235
Grade: 498
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1938
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 5
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,000
Size: 12s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Block Letter
Movement Inlay Color: Black
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
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Adj. Temp.
Adjusted 5 Positions
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 14546.498G3.12S2495.124M215.O6714.P11455.21J438
Database Version: v52.221
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: 7 (0.70%)

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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 · March 15, 2020

Serial Number 37107593 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 26, 2019

Serial Number 37107161 was reported as accurate.

rlprince 2 · February 9, 2018

Serial Number 37107160 was reported as accurate.

ryward 1 · February 8, 2018

Serial Number 37107160 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2016

Serial Number 37107507 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 28, 2016

Serial Number 37107869 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 498 Pocket Watch