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Access Date: April 19, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 488

Wristwatch

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 37344173
Grade: 488
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1938
Run Quantity: 10,000
Grade/Model Run: 90 of 94
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,283,000
Size: 18/0s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Flat
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 14598.488G90.S261.M258.H7324.P11503.7J6276
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 3,862.83
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 1,492.67
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 2.536%
Registry Population: 3 (0.03%)
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 488

Target Profile: 18/0S-M1-7J-HFP-U

Elgin Grade 488 (All Variations): 1,283,000 ETP
18/0S: 1,283,000 100.00%
18/0s, Grade 488
18/0S-M1: 1,283,000 100.00%
18/0s, Grade 488, Model 1
18/0S-M1-7J: 1,283,000 100.00%
18/0s, Grade 488, Model 1, 7 Jewels
18/0S-M1-7J-HFP: 1,283,000 100.00%
18/0s, Grade 488, Model 1, 7 Jewels, Hunting/Pendant/Flat
18/0S-M1-7J-HFP-U: 1,283,000 100.00%

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.

Anonymous · September 4, 2017

Serial Number 37344173 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2017

Serial Number 37344173 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2013

Serial Number 37344752 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: it is a wrist watch
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Unknown to Hunting