Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 574 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 574 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 574

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: J392273
Grade: 574
Model: 20
Estimated Production Year: 1948
Run Quantity: 7,000
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 8
Grade/Model Total Production: 49,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Ball
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Total Adjustments: 5
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 15332.574G4.16S3919.1620M26.O6962.P12145.17J2571
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
146.71
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
56.95
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.097%
Registry Population: 17 (0.24%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -5.05% Analyzing 133 Sales

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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.


otter46 Supporter 24 · January 21, 2024

Serial Number J396783 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: my watch is adjusted to 5 positions other wise
everything else is correct
Curator Response: (5 Adjustments is not equivalent to Adjusted to 5 Positions)

Anonymous · June 8, 2021

Serial Number J392543 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2021

Serial Number J392543 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 17, 2021

Serial Number J392568 was reported as accurate.

obdundee 26 · January 10, 2021

Serial Number J392035 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial #J392035 is marked as an Elgin #571, 8
positions, 21 jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Teejpee 13 · October 17, 2019

Serial Number J397799 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 11, 2019

Serial Number J395352 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2019

Serial Number J397967 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2019

Serial Number J397967 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is marked as having 5 adjustments (not
3). Otherwise, OK
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. "5 Adjustments" is not equivalent to "5 Positions." (3 Positions + Temperature + Isochronism)

gezu111 64 · July 21, 2017

Serial Number J396123 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 27, 2017

Serial Number J392300 was reported as accurate.

billbulen 15 · November 30, 2016

Serial Number J397662 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 8, 2015

Serial Number J397967 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · December 31, 2014

Serial Number J397967 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · August 17, 2014

Serial Number J397662 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · July 9, 2013

Serial Number J392273 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · July 9, 2013

Serial Number J392273 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · April 3, 2013

Serial Number J392993 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · February 13, 2013

Serial Number J392624 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · December 18, 2012

Serial Number J395247 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2012

Serial Number J395247 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine says 5 Adjustments

Anonymous · November 28, 2012

Serial Number J396135 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2012

Serial Number J398194 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement with this serial number is inscribed
"5 adjustments".
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 2 to 3

Anonymous · November 24, 2012

Serial Number J398194 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 2 to 3
Elgin Grade 574 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 574 Pocket Watch