Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 540 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 540

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 37940851
Grade: 540
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1939
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 9
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Jeweled Motor
Train: Quick
Regulator: Ball
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 14710.540G2.16S3682.1615M319.O6769.L2453.23J64
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
29.94
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
11.58
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.020%
Registry Population: 25 (2.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.72% Analyzing 135 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.


ebsrods Supporter 108 · September 5, 2023

Serial Number 37940003 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2019

Serial Number 37940349 was reported as accurate.

Humphrey Supporter 47 · October 23, 2018

Serial Number 37940913 was reported as accurate.

clockingscotty 108 · 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