Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 554 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 554

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: C4767
Grade: 554
Model: 7
Estimated Production Year: 1941
Run Quantity: 25,000
Grade/Model Run: 47 of 59
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,298,000
Variant Est. Production: 1,040,000 (8/0S-M7-15J-HFP-A2PTI)
Size: 8/0s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Flat
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 2
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Total Adjustments: 4
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 15564.554G47.S248.M123.H7538.P12343.15J4329
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3,907.99
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,510.12
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.565%
Registry Population: 1 (0.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.51% Analyzing 79 Sales
Research Note: The Grade 554 is generally marked "4 ADJ's." However, examples from this run have been verified as not marked for adjustments. It is unclear if the adjustments are simply not marked or if this run was not factory-adjusted.

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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 · November 20, 2021

Serial Number C10702 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: mine is a wrist watch, un adjusted and not
isochronic.
Curator Response: Correct. The 554 was commonly used as a wristwatch movement (nothing in the database is incorrect on this point). Some of the Grade 554 movements are not marked for adjustments. This has been noted in the research notes for the run.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4700 · November 4, 2020

Serial Number C17678 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4700 · September 28, 2020

Serial Number C10807 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2019

Serial Number C13939 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2019

Serial Number C15728 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · February 9, 2018

Serial Number C13939 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from 1 to 2

Harley505 Supporter 78 · August 7, 2016

Serial Number C4767 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · December 8, 2015

Serial Number C22056 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · March 10, 2014

Serial Number C7 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · March 10, 2014

Serial Number C7 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewles
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · August 31, 2013

Serial Number C6363 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from 1 to 2
Elgin Grade 554 Pocket Watch