Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 538

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: X48308
Grade: 538
Model: ?
Estimated Production Year: 1939
Run Quantity: 20,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production: 89,000
Variant Est. Production: 20,000 (15/0S-M0-21J-NP)
Size: 15/0s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Case: Various
Run ID: 15674.538G2.S104.M2.U738.P12439.21J603
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
267.96
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
103.49
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.176%
Registry Population: 2 (0.01%)

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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 14, 2021

Serial Number X31437 was reported as accurate.

Silvercloud 183 · November 11, 2020

Serial Number X45015 was reported as accurate.

sem1949 66 · March 29, 2019

Serial Number X47525 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2018

Serial Number X46248 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 4, 2018

Serial Number X49626 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 5, 2016

Serial Number X34681 was reported as accurate.

Groovysalsa 109 · December 24, 2015

Serial Number X48308 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 3/4 Plate, Pendant set, Nickle finish
Wristwatch
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Unknown to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Unknown to Pendant
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Groovysalsa 109 · December 24, 2015

Serial Number X48308 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 4, 2013

Serial Number X31216 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 2, 2012

Serial Number X31216 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 2, 2012

Serial Number X32326 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 27, 2012

Serial Number X47094 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.