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AMAZING 1941 Elgin 16S 23J Grade 540 BW Raymond Clear Back Pocket Watch Runs
$495.00
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Information Provided by PocketWatchDatabase.com:
https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/elgin/39948697
Access Date: December 21, 2024
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: 39948697 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: 8 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: 14909.540G8.16S3755.1615M337.O6844.L2474.23J70 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.516 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		20 (2.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.19% Analyzing 136 Sales Question Mark
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 540

Target Profile: 16S-M15-23J-ONL-A5PTI-B.W. RAYMOND

Elgin Grade 540 (All Variations): 10,000 ETP
16S: 10,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 540
16S-M15: 10,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 540, Model 15
16S-M15-23J: 10,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 540, Model 15, 23 Jewels
16S-M15-23J-ONL: 10,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 540, Model 15, 23 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel
16S-M15-23J-ONL-A5PTI: 10,000 100.00%
16S-M15-23J-ONL-A5PTI-B.W. RAYMOND: 10,000 100.00%

Population Registry for This Run

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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 · August 28, 2020

Serial Number 39948142 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2020

Serial Number 39948902 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2020

Serial Number 39948075 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · January 26, 2017

Serial Number 39948355 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2016

Serial Number 39948989 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2016

Serial Number 39948470 was reported as accurate.

shadowmaker 11 · April 25, 2014

Serial Number 39948210 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2013

Serial Number 39948644 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 12, 2013

Serial Number 39948890 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · October 10, 2013

Serial Number 39948890 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked B.W. Raymond, newer regulator than that
shown in example image

Anonymous · September 22, 2013

Serial Number 39948210 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2013

Serial Number 39948987 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Newer regulator than that shown in example, also B
W Raymond on movement

jdonmc1948 1 · June 26, 2013

Serial Number 39948461 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 26, 2013

Serial Number 39948461 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 17, 2013

Serial Number 39948565 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2012

Serial Number 39948491 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked B.W. Raymond, newer regulator than that
shown in example image
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · May 9, 2012

Serial Number 39948034 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 540 Pocket Watch