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Access Date: April 19, 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: U813144
Grade: 559
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1947
Run Quantity: 31,000
Grade/Model Run: 29 of 36
Grade/Model Total Production: 516,998
Variant Est. Production: 462,998 (15/0S-M3-21J-HFP)
Size: 15/0s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Flat
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: 15607.559G29.S88.M57.H7556.P12381.21J584
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%
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 559

Target Profile: 15/0S-M3-21J-HFP-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-HFP: 462,998 89.56%
15/0s, Grade 559, Model 3, 21 Jewels, Hunting/Pendant/Flat 		Other: 54,000
Other Configs or Unclassified
15/0S-M3-21J-HFP-A1PT: 462,998 89.56%

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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 4691 · 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 62 · 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 322 · 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