Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 572 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 572

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: J380181
Grade: 572
Model: 20
Estimated Production Year: 1948
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 6
Grade/Model Total Production: 23,000
Variant Est. Production: 14,000 (16S-M20-19J-ONL-A3PTI)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 19j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Ball
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 15328.572G3.16S3916.1620M23.O6959.L2513.19J277
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
69.24
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
26.70
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.045%
Registry Population: 4 (0.08%)

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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 36 · 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 Supporter 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