Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 575 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 575 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 575

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: P656139 Question Mark
Grade: 575 Question Mark
Model: 20 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1951 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 10,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 10 of 13 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 122,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 117,000 (16S-M20-15J-OFP-A2PTI) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Flat Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 2 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Total Adjustments: 4 Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 15494.575G10.16S3936.1620M43.O6993.P12291.15J4313 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
367.31 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
141.88 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.241% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
22 (0.22%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.49% Analyzing 152 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Run record created based on limited observations. Production totals are likely inaccurate.

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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 · October 29, 2021

Serial Number P653901 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 7, 2020

Serial Number P657559 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2016

Serial Number P658442 was reported as inaccurate.

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Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 575
Elgin Grade 575 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 575 Pocket Watch