Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 540 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 540

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 38997107
Grade: 540
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1940
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 5 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: 14850.540G5.16S3712.1615M325.O6811.L2462.23J67
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: 19 (1.90%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.72% Analyzing 135 Sales

Help Us Help Others By Improving the Database:

Does this information describe your movement accurately?

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 24, 2021

Serial Number 38997171 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 9, 2020

Serial Number 38997948 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 29, 2018

Serial Number 38997381 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 12, 2018

Serial Number 38997805 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 15, 2017

Serial Number 38997491 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2017

Serial Number 38997491 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2017

Serial Number 38997491 was reported as accurate.

alandye 52 · July 23, 2015

Serial Number 38997855 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2014

Serial Number 38997072 was reported as accurate.

jokomo 15 · March 19, 2014

Serial Number 38997022 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2013

Serial Number 38997549 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2013

Serial Number 38997829 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is certainly a Railroad Grade
movement.

Anonymous · April 19, 2013

Serial Number 38997069 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2013

Serial Number 38997069 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 18, 2012

Serial Number 38997109 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement signed B.W.Raymond
Elgin Grade 540 Pocket Watch