Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 524

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 38472868
Grade: 524
Model: ?
Estimated Production Year: 1940
Run Quantity: 6,000
Grade/Model Run: 25 of 25
Grade/Model Total Production: 157,000
Variant Est. Production: 89,000 (8/0S-M0-17J)
Size: 8/0s
Jewels: 17j
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 14788.524G25.S98.M42.U472.U71.17J2441
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
472.69
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
182.61
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.310%
Registry Population: 3 (0.05%)

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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.


rtwatches 943 · April 15, 2015

Serial Number 38473476 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: HC, matte finish, jewels in settings,

rtwatches 943 · April 15, 2015

Serial Number 38473476 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2013

Serial Number 38473012 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: grade 524 is a 17j model
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · November 13, 2012

Serial Number 38473012 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j