Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 387 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 387

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 35540206
Grade: 387
Model: 7
Class: 110
Estimated Production Year: 1935
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 173 of 228
Grade/Model Total Production: 357,700
Variant Est. Production: 346,700 (16S-M7-17J-ONP)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025
Case: Various
Run ID: 14297.387G173.16S3614.167M1462.O6629.P11242.17J2301
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version: v52.323
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,076.95
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
416.11
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.707%
Registry Population: 7 (0.35%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.32% Analyzing 1,145 Sales

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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 · November 15, 2021

Serial Number 35540659 was reported as accurate.

jameseff 1 · January 30, 2020

Serial Number 35541566 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: my case says 10k rolled gold plate. on value
page, types of case are nickel and brass, no gold.
is it supposed to read movement material instead
of case material?
Curator Response: "Rolled Gold Plate" is defintiely included in the case material dropdown selection. Feel free to send a contact message if you still have questions.

Anonymous · January 30, 2020

Serial Number 35541566 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2017

Serial Number 35541729 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2014

Serial Number 35540311 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 387 Pocket Watch