Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 495 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 495

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 38304990
Grade: 495
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1940
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 26 of 29
Grade/Model Total Production: 55,000
Size: 12s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 14749.495G26.12S2522.124M226.O6778.P11643.17J2430
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
164.67
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
63.93
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.109%
Registry Population: 11 (0.55%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.54% Analyzing 187 Sales

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · October 23, 2023

Serial Number 38304945 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2021

Serial Number 38304261 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2020

Serial Number 38305778 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2020

Serial Number 38304209 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3398 · April 11, 2018

Serial Number 38304702 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2013

Serial Number 38304329 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 12
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · September 22, 2012

Serial Number 38304102 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 12
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 495 Pocket Watch