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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 556 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 556

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: F417746 Question Mark
Grade: 556 Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1951 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 26,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 29 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 240,998 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 214,998 (8/0S-M7-21J-HFP-A1P) Question Mark
Size: 8/0s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting 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: 1 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 15240.556G8.S166.M61.H7428.P12067.21J504 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.518 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
725.59 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
280.34 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.476% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (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.


Anonymous · May 4, 2024

Serial Number F425552 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 397 · February 1, 2024

Serial Number F417746 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · November 1, 2023

Serial Number F430070 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 4, 2019

Serial Number F433374 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2015

Serial Number F436932 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2015

Serial Number F431023 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2014

Serial Number F419045 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2012

Serial Number F434030 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 556 Pocket Watch