Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 390 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 390

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 15900237 Question Mark
Grade: 390 Question Mark
Model: 8 Question Mark
Generation: Third Question Mark
Class: 91 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1911 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 5 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,400 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Safety Question Mark
Balance Jewel Material: Diamond Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Traveling Nut (spring) Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk 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
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A Question Mark
Wind Indicator Available: Yes Question Mark
Wind Indicator Present: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 7506.390G4.18S3106.188M120.O2706.L2056.21J198 Question Mark
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.473 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
13.24 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.06 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.009% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
23 (2.30%) 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 · June 5, 2024

Serial Number 15900412 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not B.W. Raymond; marked "Elgin Natl. Watch Co."
and stamped "No. 349"

PHIL1199 Supporter 1135 · May 11, 2024

Serial Number 15900516 was reported as accurate.

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