Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 574 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 574 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 574

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: U942231 Question Mark
Grade: 574 Question Mark
Model: 20 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1947 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 8 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 49,000 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Ball Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Total Adjustments: 5 Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 15620.574G7.16S3961.1620M68.O7025.P12390.17J2664 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.427 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
147.53 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
56.95 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.097% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
11 (0.55%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.96% Analyzing 135 Sales 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 · April 20, 2021

Serial Number U942119 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 20, 2019

Serial Number U941356 was reported as accurate.

Tiernanm 4 · November 12, 2018

Serial Number U942231 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2018

Serial Number U942231 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch is stamped 5 Adjustments. All other info
seems to be correct
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. "5 Adjustments" does not equate to "5 Positions." 5 Adjustments: 3 Positions + 1 Isochronism + 1 Temperature

AZchron 13 · September 11, 2014

Serial Number U942579 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

jjea99 19 · July 4, 2014

Serial Number U942398 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · January 30, 2013

Serial Number U941625 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is in a hunter case
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · July 23, 2012

Serial Number U942586 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 2 to 3
Elgin Grade 574 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 574 Pocket Watch