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Access Date: December 14, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 498
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 38350018 | |
| Grade: | 498 | |
| Model: | 4 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1940 | |
| Run Quantity: | 1,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 5 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 | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 14766.498G5.12S2528.124M229.O6789.P11658.21J449 | |
| Data Research: |
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.508 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 15.05 | |
| 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: Scoped for This Run Only | 16 (1.60%) | |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 498
Target Profile: 12S-M4-21J-ONP-A5PTI
| Elgin Grade 498 (All Variations): 5,000 ETP |
| 12S: 5,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 498 |
| 12S-M4: 5,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 498, Model 4 |
| 12S-M4-21J: 5,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 498, Model 4, 21 Jewels |
| 12S-M4-21J-ONP: 5,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 498, Model 4, 21 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel |
| 12S-M4-21J-ONP-A5PTI: 5,000 100.00% |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 16 watches in the population registry for this run with 2 images.
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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 5272 · December 3, 2020
Serial Number 38350254 was reported as accurate.
cmdraven 4083 · July 20, 2019
Serial Number 38350762 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 23, 2016
Serial Number 38350699 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 27, 2014
Serial Number 38350231 was reported as accurate.
cmdraven 4083 · August 30, 2013
Serial Number 38350941 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 14, 2013
Serial Number 38350291 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: "Adjusted 5 positions"
Pendant set
Pendant set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Anonymous · May 28, 2013
Serial Number 38350291 was reported as inaccurate.
No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Unknown to Openface
Movement Finish changed from Unknown to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Unknown to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
Anonymous · April 18, 2013
Serial Number 38350315 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: pendant set, adjusted to 5 positions
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Unknown to Openface
Movement Finish changed from Unknown to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Unknown to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
Anonymous · September 14, 2012
Serial Number 38350062 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Movement Configuration: Openface
Model: 4?
Movement Setting: Pendant
Finish: Nickel
3/4 plate
Model: 4?
Movement Setting: Pendant
Finish: Nickel
3/4 plate
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Unknown to Openface
Movement Finish changed from Unknown to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Unknown to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
