Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 390 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 390

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 15575542
Grade: 390
Model: 8
Generation: Third
Class: 91
Estimated Production Year: 1911
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 5
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,400
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Safety
Balance Jewel Material: Diamond
Train: Quick
Regulator: Traveling Nut (spring)
Hairspring: Breguet
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A
Wind Indicator Available: Yes
Wind Indicator Present: Mixed
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 7297.390G1.18S3056.188M115.O2603.L2023.21J190
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
13.24
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.06
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.009%
Registry Population: 16 (1.60%)

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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.


bjeans01 Supporter 54 · October 21, 2023

Serial Number 15575746 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2022

Serial Number 15575266 was reported as accurate.

ABUMALEK 97 · October 9, 2021

Serial Number 15575034 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 9, 2021

Serial Number 15575850 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 3, 2021

Serial Number 15575438 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2021

Serial Number 15575494 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 5, 2021

Serial Number 15575438 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2021

Serial Number 15575548 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 13, 2019

Serial Number 15575509 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2019

Serial Number 15575289 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · December 25, 2018

Serial Number 15575542 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · December 23, 2017

Serial Number 15575542 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2016

Serial Number 15575915 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · February 24, 2016

Serial Number 15575542 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · February 21, 2016

Serial Number 15575542 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · February 20, 2016

Serial Number 15575542 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2016

Serial Number 15575542 was reported as accurate.

rock862 242 · February 2, 2016

Serial Number 15575162 was reported as accurate.

pedro765 41 · December 4, 2014

Serial Number 15575202 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No Wind Indicator

Bluejay 179 · November 4, 2013

Serial Number 15575695 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Does not have a Winding Indicator. All else is
correct.

Anonymous · October 23, 2013

Serial Number 15575095 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch DOES have a wind indicator. Thanks!

Anonymous · July 25, 2013

Serial Number 15575095 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 24, 2013

Serial Number 15575734 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 25, 2013

Serial Number 15575240 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 21, 2012

Serial Number 15575387 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 390 Pocket Watch