Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 532 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 532

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: C865225 Question Mark
Grade: 532 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1942 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 5,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 17 of 30 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 93,900 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 89,900 (8/0S-M2-16J) Question Mark
Size: 8/0s Question Mark
Jewels: 16j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Sweepsecond 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: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 15135.532G17.S131.M23.S215.P11966.16J72 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
282.71 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
109.19 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.186% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
3 (0.06%) 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 · 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