Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 37940851 (Grade 540)

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Access Date: May 12, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

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
Wind Mechanism:	Pendant
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
Case:	Various
Run ID:	14711.540G2.16S3682.1615M319.O6769.L2454.23J64
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.646
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$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-5.12% Analyzing 137 Sales

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