Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 559 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 559

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: U813144 Question Mark
Grade: 559 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1947 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 31,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 29 of 36 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 516,998 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 462,998 (15/0S-M3-21J-HFP) Question Mark
Size: 15/0s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j 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: 1 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Total Adjustments: 4 Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 15608.559G29.S88.M57.H7557.P12381.21J585 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.512 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,556.56 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
601.45 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.022% 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 · January 6, 2024

Serial Number U823140 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · September 13, 2021

Serial Number U834611 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2020

Serial Number U836950 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2019

Serial Number U823443 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2018

Serial Number U813144 was reported as accurate.

aconner 63 · October 3, 2017

Serial Number U836950 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The data states their are no adjustments, but the
movement is marked 4 adj's.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Diopside 83 · May 2, 2016

Serial Number U823932 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Diopside 83 · April 25, 2016

Serial Number U823932 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

crispy 325 · May 28, 2015

Serial Number U810173 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · April 3, 2014

Serial Number U839071 was reported as accurate.

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