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: 39386671 Question Mark
Grade: 540 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1941 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 6 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: 14870.540G6.16S3727.1615M331.O6824.L2469.23J68 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.428 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
17 (1.70%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.09% Analyzing 136 Sales 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 · November 1, 2022

Serial Number 39386331 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2022

Serial Number 39386331 was reported as accurate.

wepouaout 23 · April 2, 2022

Serial Number 39386603 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2021

Serial Number 39386859 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2020

Serial Number 39386216 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2019

Serial Number 39386331 was reported as accurate.

Bluejay 179 · August 21, 2019

Serial Number 39386732 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2019

Serial Number 39386599 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4041 · November 23, 2016

Serial Number 39386401 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4041 · November 23, 2016

Serial Number 39386401 was reported as accurate.

txtimefan Supporter 101 · August 7, 2016

Serial Number 39386548 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 28, 2016

Serial Number 39386401 was reported as accurate.

ccnumis 145 · October 27, 2015

Serial Number 39386401 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 26, 2015

Serial Number 39386216 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 12, 2015

Serial Number 39386622 was reported as accurate.

KANDYMAN2014 14 · February 3, 2015

Serial Number 39386133 was reported as accurate.

bowfinn 52 · May 18, 2014

Serial Number 39386620 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 11, 2014

Serial Number 39386620 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · March 7, 2014

Serial Number 39386186 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Most definitely approved for Railroad use....

Anonymous · December 20, 2013

Serial Number 39386422 was reported as accurate.

ipraetorian 29 · December 11, 2013

Serial Number 39386278 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch movement says BW Raymond. Everything
else seems right.

Anonymous · January 29, 2013

Serial Number 39386968 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: also signed B W Raymond.

Anonymous · January 25, 2013

Serial Number 39386938 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 540 Pocket Watch