Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number U938031 (Grade 573)

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Access Date: January 05, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 573

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	U938031
Grade:	573
Model:	20
Estimated Production Year:	1947
Run Quantity:	4,000
Grade/Model Run:	10 of 11
Grade/Model Total Production:	119,000
Size:	16s
Jewels:	17j
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Ball
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Position:	Yes
Adjusted # of Positions:	3
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism:	Yes
Total Adjustments:	5
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078
Case:	Various
Run ID:	15618.573G10.16S3960.1620M67.O7024.L2540.17J2664
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.539
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	358.28
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	138.39
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.235%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	11 (0.28%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-9.73% Analyzing 105 Sales

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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 · October 25, 2024

Serial Number U938147 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2021

Serial Number U937314 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2021

Serial Number U938308 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2021

Serial Number U938308 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2018

Serial Number U938299 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I have this serial# U938299
Movement is marked 5 adjustments, not 3.

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. "5 Adjustments" does not equate to "5 Positions." 5 Adjustments: 3 Positions + 1 Isochronism + 1 Temperature