Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 540 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 540

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 38347069 Question Mark
Grade: 540 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1940 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 9 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,000 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 23j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Jeweled Motor Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Ball 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
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 14764.540G3.16S3695.1615M320.O6787.L2455.23J65 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.433 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
30.10 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
11.58 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.020% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
13 (1.30%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.19% Analyzing 136 Sales 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 25, 2023

Serial Number 38347711 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 11, 2022

Serial Number 38347551 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2021

Serial Number 38347771 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 2, 2021

Serial Number 38347082 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2021

Serial Number 38347980 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 24, 2020

Serial Number 38347530 was reported as accurate.

MJKauz Supporter 29 · July 3, 2020

Serial Number 38347069 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2020

Serial Number 38347771 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2020

Serial Number 38347783 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2016

Serial Number 38347694 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2015

Serial Number 38347115 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2014

Serial Number 38347626 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 8, 2013

Serial Number 38347694 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · November 1, 2013

Serial Number 38347152 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Train bridge marked 'B.W. Raymond'

Anonymous · March 17, 2013

Serial Number 38347859 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 22, 2013

Serial Number 38347859 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 540 Pocket Watch