Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 439 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 439

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 19896406 Question Mark
Grade: 439 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1917 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 3 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 2,000 (12S-M4-19J-ONP-A5PTI) Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 19j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley 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
Total Adjustments: 8 Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 10026.439G3.12S1395.124M20.O4026.P7274.19J134 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.462 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
9.03 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.43 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.006% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (0.50%) 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 · March 9, 2023

Serial Number 19896459 was reported as accurate.

Jerm02740 1 · January 2, 2022

Serial Number 19896406 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2020

Serial Number 19896468 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is adjusted.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Rcardkidz 4075 · September 21, 2019

Serial Number 19896364 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

watchman4831 193 · March 4, 2015

Serial Number 19896376 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

watchman4831 193 · February 15, 2015

Serial Number 19896376 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 439 Pocket Watch