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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: N300819 Question Mark
Grade: 574 Question Mark
Model: 20 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1951 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 4,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 8 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 49,000 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant 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: 15454.574G5.16S3930.1620M37.O6985.P12254.17J2613 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.427 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
147.53 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
56.95 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.097% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
12 (0.30%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.96% Analyzing 135 Sales 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.


Gun4hire Supporter 43 · January 18, 2023

Serial Number N302268 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 384 · April 5, 2021

Serial Number N301512 was reported as accurate.

mousec 34 · June 13, 2020

Serial Number N299841 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2014

Serial Number N301214 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 16, 2013

Serial Number N300213 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 29, 2013

Serial Number N302075 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 4, 2013

Serial Number N299720 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3
Elgin Grade 574 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 574 Pocket Watch