Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 572 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 572

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: J380181 Question Mark
Grade: 572 Question Mark
Model: 20 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1948 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 5,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 6 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 23,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 14,000 (16S-M20-19J-ONL-A3PTI) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 19j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Ball Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 15329.572G3.16S3916.1620M23.O6959.L2514.19J277 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.636 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
69.70 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
26.70 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.045% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (0.08%) 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.


roadking 37 · September 25, 2023

Serial Number J380181 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2019

Serial Number J380879 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2019

Serial Number J380879 was reported as accurate.

Nereston 15 · November 23, 2016

Serial Number J381612 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted to FIVE positions, not three.
Curator Response: Five Adjustments does not mean it is adjusted to five positions. 5 Adjustments = 3 Positions, Temperature, and Isochronism.

ceocbeck 112 · August 20, 2015

Serial Number J379210 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 20, 2013

Serial Number J379713 was reported as accurate.

underagent 4 · October 19, 2013

Serial Number J380813 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: is not my day: 5 Adjustments, 3 Positions

underagent 4 · October 19, 2013

Serial Number J380813 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: sorry: 4 runs with 5000 = 20000
22000 are made in 572 grade from 1947 to 1952

Anonymous · April 12, 2013

Serial Number J380813 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 572 Pocket Watch