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: 39519042 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: 7 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: 14881.540G7.16S3737.1615M335.O6832.L2472.23J69 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.526 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
16 (1.60%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.19% 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 · May 1, 2024

Serial Number 39519498 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 20, 2024

Serial Number 39519687 was reported as accurate.

pat4dunbar 4 · June 8, 2021

Serial Number 39519282 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2021

Serial Number 39519660 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2021

Serial Number 39519103 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2020

Serial Number 39519945 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 11, 2020

Serial Number 39519279 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 5, 2020

Serial Number 39519105 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 27, 2020

Serial Number 39519945 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2019

Serial Number 39519702 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2019

Serial Number 39519702 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2019

Serial Number 39519631 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 24, 2018

Serial Number 39519388 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2018

Serial Number 39519927 was reported as accurate.

watchman4831 193 · January 27, 2017

Serial Number 39519458 was reported as accurate.

pwdmbj Supporter 558 · October 5, 2015

Serial Number 39519690 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: B. W. Raymond, temperature,

Anonymous · November 15, 2014

Serial Number 39519334 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2014

Serial Number 39519381 was reported as accurate.

69abody 166 · October 26, 2013

Serial Number 39519334 was reported as accurate.

69abody 166 · October 25, 2013

Serial Number 39519334 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2013

Serial Number 39519866 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2013

Serial Number 39519870 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2012

Serial Number 39519469 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted to 5 positions and temperature with a
jeweled motor barrel. I would have to think this
IS a railroad grade movement.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · October 15, 2012

Serial Number 39519467 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 540 Pocket Watch