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: 15900237
Grade: 390
Model: 8
Generation: Third
Class: 91
Estimated Production Year: 1911
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 4 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: Yes
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 7505.390G4.18S3105.188M120.O2706.L2055.21J197
Database Version: v52.235
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: 23 (2.30%)

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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 8, 2023

Serial Number 15900953 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2021

Serial Number 15900777 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 1, 2021

Serial Number 15900532 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2021

Serial Number 15900627 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 20, 2020

Serial Number 15900489 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · August 20, 2017

Serial Number 15900061 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2015

Serial Number 15900061 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 8, 2014

Serial Number 15900340 was reported as accurate.

rocco6111 7 · February 3, 2014

Serial Number 15900009 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Wind indicator present: YES

Anonymous · January 30, 2014

Serial Number 15900009 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2013

Serial Number 15900462 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2013

Serial Number 15900360 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 20, 2012

Serial Number 15900360 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 390 Pocket Watch