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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 450 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 450

Lord Elgin

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 30558249 Question Mark
Grade: 450 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1928 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 14 of 14 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,000 Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j 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: Moseley Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Total Adjustments: 8 Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 13419.450G14.12S2302.124M158.O6253.P10427.21J394 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.433 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
42.15 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
16.23 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.028% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
12 (1.20%) 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.


arthurmeier 4 · March 18, 2021

Serial Number 30558001 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 19 jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · February 1, 2020

Serial Number 30558624 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 29, 2017

Serial Number 30558682 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 12

aelgtoer 15 · January 14, 2016

Serial Number 30558951 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 8 adjustments
Curator Response: 8 Adjustments: 5 Positions + 1 Isochronism + 1 Heat + 1 Cold
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 12

wjdoyle 5 · June 7, 2015

Serial Number 30558467 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 12

jerrydk7 227 · March 10, 2014

Serial Number 30558450 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: adj. =A 8 P
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 12

Roberto 43 · November 11, 2013

Serial Number 30558528 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 8 adjustments
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 12

Anonymous · July 23, 2013

Serial Number 30558962 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 12

Anonymous · June 19, 2012

Serial Number 30558528 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 12
Elgin Grade 450 Pocket Watch