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Access Date: April 18, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 559 Pocket Watch
Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 559

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: U471183
Grade: 559
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1947
Run Quantity: 54,000
Grade/Model Run: 23 of 36
Grade/Model Total Production: 516,998
Variant Est. Production: 54,000 (15/0S-M3-21J-HNP)
Size: 15/0s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 1
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Total Adjustments: 4
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 15580.559G23.S81.M50.H7547.P12358.21J575
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 1,556.56
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 601.45
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 1.022%
Registry Population: 3 (0.01%)
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 559

Target Profile: 15/0S-M3-21J-HNP-A1PT

Elgin Grade 559 (All Variations): 516,998 ETP
15/0S: 516,998 100.00%
15/0s, Grade 559
15/0S-M3: 516,998 100.00%
15/0s, Grade 559, Model 3
15/0S-M3-21J: 516,998 100.00%
15/0s, Grade 559, Model 3, 21 Jewels
15/0S-M3-21J-HNP: 54,000 10.44%
15/0s, Grade 559, Model 3, 21 Jewels, Hunting/Pendant/Nickel 		Other: 462,998
Other Configs or Unclassified
15/0S-M3-21J-HNP-A1PT: 54,000 10.44%

Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
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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.

Jason410 Supporter 42 · November 17, 2023

Serial Number U478595 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 4 to 1

Jason410 Supporter 42 · November 17, 2023

Serial Number U478595 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 4 to 1

Anonymous · October 15, 2023

Serial Number U480991 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 4 to 1

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · October 11, 2022

Serial Number U481284 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 4 to 1

Anonymous · November 22, 2021

Serial Number U442586 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 4 to 1

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · May 8, 2020

Serial Number U451982 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 4 to 1

rtwatches 943 · July 26, 2019

Serial Number U450069 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 4 to 1

2mnyboxers Supporter 399 · February 26, 2019

Serial Number U457286 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 4 to 1

Anonymous · December 10, 2018

Serial Number U448454 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 4 to 1

Anonymous · April 17, 2018

Serial Number U478619 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 4 to 1

Anonymous · September 21, 2017

Serial Number U477620 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 4 to 1

Anonymous · June 20, 2017

Serial Number U470864 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 4 to 1

clickrick 6 · October 27, 2016

Serial Number U482316 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 4 to 1

crispy 322 · May 28, 2015

Serial Number U443257 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Flat to Nickel
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

frederick5127 5 · July 3, 2014

Serial Number U470330 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The watch has 4 adjustments. You're showing none.
I hope this helps.
Fred
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Flat to Nickel
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · July 29, 2012

Serial Number U438119 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 5, 2012

Serial Number U472498 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Flat to Nickel
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · April 17, 2012

Serial Number U440193 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Flat to Nickel
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 559 Pocket Watch