Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 533 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 533

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: C401257 Question Mark
Grade: 533 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1942 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 30,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 33 of 72 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,120,000 Question Mark
Size: 21/0s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Finish: Flat Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 4 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 15113.533G33.S140.M87.U522.P11944.17J2485 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.515 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3,372.07 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,303.03 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.214% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
3 (0.01%) Question Mark

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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 · November 6, 2020

Serial Number C408102 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 13, 2017

Serial Number C404859 was reported as accurate.

crispy 325 · May 28, 2015

Serial Number C413658 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 20, 2013

Serial Number C405047 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from No to 4
Elgin Grade 533 Pocket Watch