Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 540 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 540

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 38997736 Question Mark
Grade: 540 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1940 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 5 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: 14851.540G5.16S3712.1615M325.O6811.L2463.23J67 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.512 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
19 (1.90%) 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.


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