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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: 38779794 Question Mark
Grade: 540 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1940 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 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: 14818.540G4.16S3704.1615M323.O6804.L2460.23J66 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
36 (1.80%) 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 · February 10, 2024

Serial Number 38779163 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 21, 2023

Serial Number 38779573 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2022

Serial Number 38780088 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2021

Serial Number 38780245 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 28, 2021

Serial Number 38780036 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2021

Serial Number 38779876 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2021

Serial Number 38780177 was reported as accurate.

jeromeschley 60 · December 22, 2020

Serial Number 38779444 was reported as accurate.

jeromeschley 60 · December 15, 2020

Serial Number 38779444 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 5, 2020

Serial Number 38779122 was reported as accurate.

pwdmbj Supporter 557 · April 3, 2020

Serial Number 38779917 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2020

Serial Number 38780088 was reported as accurate.

Automatic 254 · November 14, 2019

Serial Number 38779353 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 29, 2019

Serial Number 38779132 was reported as accurate.

corebit 24 · December 15, 2018

Serial Number 38780416 was reported as accurate.

ticker32 Supporter 90 · November 11, 2018

Serial Number 38779938 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 25, 2018

Serial Number 38779143 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2018

Serial Number 38779938 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 12, 2018

Serial Number 38780318 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2017

Serial Number 38779121 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 28, 2017

Serial Number 38780754 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 20, 2017

Serial Number 38780667 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2017

Serial Number 38780667 was reported as accurate.

Joedmcd42 1 · February 11, 2017

Serial Number 38779982 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2016

Serial Number 38779986 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2015

Serial Number 38780481 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2015

Serial Number 38779734 was reported as accurate.

alandye 52 · August 3, 2015

Serial Number 38780480 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · April 16, 2015

Serial Number 38779147 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2015

Serial Number 38779807 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2014

Serial Number 38779902 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 26, 2014

Serial Number 38780601 was reported as accurate.

irishred 38 · May 16, 2014

Serial Number 38779672 was reported as accurate.

ticker32 Supporter 90 · February 2, 2014

Serial Number 38780736 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Everything is correct and the movement is also
marked B.W. Raymond, 23 Jewels, Motor Barrel.

Watchesandmore 2 · November 30, 2013

Serial Number 38779692 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 38779692 = B.W. Raymond Adj. 5 + Temp.

Anonymous · March 30, 2013

Serial Number 38779519 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Railroad grade yes

Anonymous · February 28, 2013

Serial Number 38780080 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Railroad Grade : Yes

Anonymous · February 27, 2013

Serial Number 38780080 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2012

Serial Number 38780984 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2012

Serial Number 38780337 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2012

Serial Number 38779632 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 540 Pocket Watch