Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 556 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 556

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: L741261
Grade: 556
Model: 7
Estimated Production Year: 1946
Run Quantity: 14,000
Grade/Model Run: 17 of 29
Grade/Model Total Production: 240,998
Variant Est. Production: 214,998 (8/0S-M7-21J-HFP-A1P)
Size: 8/0s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Flat
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 1
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 15418.556G17.S208.M96.H7488.P12223.21J538
Database Version: v52.256
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
725.59
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
280.34
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.476%
Registry Population: 1 (0.01%)

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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 · December 15, 2017

Serial Number L749848 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 3, 2014

Serial Number L749848 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 556 Pocket Watch