Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 532 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 532

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: C865225
Grade: 532
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1942
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 17 of 30
Grade/Model Total Production: 93,900
Variant Est. Production: 89,900 (8/0S-M2-16J)
Size: 8/0s
Jewels: 16j
Movement Configuration: Sweepsecond
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: 15134.532G17.S131.M23.S215.P11966.16J72
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version: v52.400
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
282.71
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
109.19
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.186%
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
3 (0.06%)

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Verification Reports for this Run

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Anonymous · June 3, 2022

Serial Number C865255 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine's marked 15 jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The core movement features 15 jewels. However, the jewel on the sweep second wheel adds an additional jewel, resulting in 16 jewels total.
Elgin Grade 532 Pocket Watch