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From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 487

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 32696594 Question Mark
Grade: 487 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1931 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 12,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 16 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 145,000 Question Mark
Size: 4/0s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting 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: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 13788.487G3.S18.M18.H7142.P10774.17J2165 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
436.56 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
168.64 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.287% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
3 (0.03%) 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.


JointVenture Supporter 132 · May 16, 2022

Serial Number 32697472 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2022

Serial Number 32696594 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is 21 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 20, 2019

Serial Number 32698481 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2016

Serial Number 32704479 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: not marked adjusted

Anonymous · February 24, 2016

Serial Number 32693455 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2015

Serial Number 32696616 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · March 4, 2015

Serial Number 32701541 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17j movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · August 10, 2013

Serial Number 32697144 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · December 28, 2012

Serial Number 32701307 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewel and does not say adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · November 30, 2012

Serial Number 32698904 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j