Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 387 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 387

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 39857537 Question Mark
Grade: 387 Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 110 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1941 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 214 of 228 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 357,700 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 346,700 (16S-M7-17J-ONP) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 14898.387G214.16S3746.167M1548.O6840.P11766.17J2461 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.536 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,076.95 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
416.11 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.707% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
12 (0.40%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 5.19% Analyzing 1,160 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.


cjbrem Supporter 973 · October 24, 2024

Serial Number 39858818 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2024

Serial Number 39856262 was reported as accurate.

mdmiller99 Supporter 33 · April 13, 2023

Serial Number 39856060 was reported as accurate.

mdmiller99 Supporter 33 · November 17, 2022

Serial Number 39858811 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 11, 2019

Serial Number 39856241 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2019

Serial Number 39858215 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 9, 2014

Serial Number 39858501 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 19, 2014

Serial Number 39857458 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2013

Serial Number 39856898 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2012

Serial Number 39856041 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 2, 2012

Serial Number 39858434 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2012

Serial Number 39856041 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 387 Pocket Watch