Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 39 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 39

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 388367 Question Mark
Grade: 39 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 43 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1874 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 4 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,600 Question Mark
Size: 14s Question Mark
Jewels: 13j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: None Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key 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
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 394.39G3.14S9.141M9.H392.K346.13J8 Question Mark
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.431 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
10.84 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.13 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.007% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
7 (0.70%) 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 · April 10, 2021

Serial Number 388507 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2021

Serial Number 388164 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 629 · October 20, 2019

Serial Number 388495 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2018

Serial Number 388157 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2017

Serial Number 388233 was reported as accurate.

JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · January 9, 2017

Serial Number 388157 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 443 · October 27, 2013

Serial Number 388667 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 10, 2013

Serial Number 388744 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 39 Pocket Watch