Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 540 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 540

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 37940003 Question Mark
Grade: 540 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1939 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 9 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,000 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 23j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Jeweled Motor Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Ball 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
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 14711.540G2.16S3682.1615M319.O6769.L2454.23J64 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.528 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
30.10 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
11.58 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.020% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
25 (2.50%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.19% Analyzing 136 Sales 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.


ebsrods Supporter 130 · September 5, 2023

Serial Number 37940003 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2019

Serial Number 37940349 was reported as accurate.

Humphrey Supporter 48 · October 23, 2018

Serial Number 37940913 was reported as accurate.

clockingscotty 112 · January 11, 2018

Serial Number 37940004 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2017

Serial Number 37940510 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · September 30, 2016

Serial Number 37940548 was reported as accurate.

bwalder 137 · March 17, 2016

Serial Number 37940004 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · December 1, 2014

Serial Number 37940477 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: the only problem is: The grade 540's all are
definitely Railroad Grade....

jerrydk7 227 · December 1, 2014

Serial Number 37940477 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 4, 2014

Serial Number 37940923 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 4, 2014

Serial Number 37940923 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2013

Serial Number 37940115 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Railroad Grade: Yes

Anonymous · September 28, 2013

Serial Number 37940114 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2013

Serial Number 37940095 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 540 Pocket Watch