Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 39 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 39

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 388157
Grade: 39
Model: 1
Class: 43
Estimated Production Year: 1874
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,600
Size: 14s
Jewels: 13j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script
Movement Inlay Color: None
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.
Patent Pinion
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 394.39G3.14S9.141M9.H392.K346.13J8
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
10.78
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.13
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.007%
Registry Population: 7 (0.70%)

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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 · April 10, 2021

Serial Number 388507 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2021

Serial Number 388164 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · October 20, 2019

Serial Number 388495 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2018

Serial Number 388157 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2017

Serial Number 388233 was reported as accurate.

JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · January 9, 2017

Serial Number 388157 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 434 · October 27, 2013

Serial Number 388667 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 10, 2013

Serial Number 388744 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 39 Pocket Watch