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: 40494807 Question Mark
Grade: 387 Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 110 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1942 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 220 of 228 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 357,700 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 1,000 (16S-M7-17J-ODP) 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: Gilt Damaskeened 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: 14938.387G220.16S3776.167M1560.O6860.P11796.17J2468 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.528 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
4 (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.


23Greenwich Supporter 253 · November 24, 2024

Serial Number 40494907 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2020

Serial Number 40494953 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt Damaskeened
Elgin Grade 387 Pocket Watch