Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 555 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 555

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: U144104
Grade: 555
Model: 7
Estimated Production Year: 1947
Run Quantity: 50,000
Grade/Model Run: 24 of 34
Grade/Model Total Production: 594,000
Size: 8/0s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Flat
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 4
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 15569.555G24.S250.M125.H7541.P12348.17J2647
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,788.40
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
691.04
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.174%

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4701 · November 1, 2023

Serial Number U100406 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2020

Serial Number U139028 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2020

Serial Number U139028 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2016

Serial Number U115049 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 22, 2014

Serial Number U127945 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 555 Pocket Watch