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Elgin National Watch Co. Serial Number 39516437 has been reported as stolen. Please contact us if this watch is found.

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 544 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 544

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 39516437
Grade: 544
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1941
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1
Grade/Model Total Production: 200
Size: 16s
Jewels: 22j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Mixed
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Ball
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Wind Indicator Available: Yes
Wind Indicator Present: Mixed
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
B.W. Raymond
21 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Temperature
U.S. Army A.C.
Case: Various
Run ID: 14877.544G1.16S3734.1615M333.O6830.P11753.22J2
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version: v52.400
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.60
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.17
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.000%
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (2.00%)

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Verification Reports for this Run

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Anonymous · April 16, 2015

Serial Number 39516310 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 22 jewels with Wind Indicator, 24 hour Army Air
Corp GCT dial
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 22j
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Openface
Movement Setting changed from Hack to Pendant
Elgin Grade 544 Pocket Watch