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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 554 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 554

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: U36990 Question Mark
Grade: 554 Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1947 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 42,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 47 of 59 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,298,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 1,040,000 (8/0S-M7-15J-HFP-A2PTI) Question Mark
Size: 8/0s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting 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 to Position: 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
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 15565.554G47.S248.M123.H7539.P12343.15J4329 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.467 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3,907.99 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,510.12 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.565% 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.


Anonymous · May 13, 2021

Serial Number U5616 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · October 3, 2020

Serial Number U23204 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · May 8, 2020

Serial Number U41572 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 21, 2019

Serial Number U16190 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement has 4 adj's written
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · March 6, 2019

Serial Number U17898 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · August 3, 2018

Serial Number U36990 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · May 5, 2018

Serial Number U34685 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from 1 to 2

rtwatches 943 · November 15, 2016

Serial Number U15103 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from 1 to 2

rtwatches 943 · March 7, 2016

Serial Number U39824 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from 1 to 2

robertsetronics 26 · January 22, 2016

Serial Number U17461 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from 1 to 2

rtwatches 943 · March 14, 2014

Serial Number U18817 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · December 8, 2013

Serial Number U6498 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · October 12, 2013

Serial Number U37216 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · September 5, 2013

Serial Number U13740 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · June 24, 2012

Serial Number U38501 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 554 Pocket Watch