Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number J355956 (Grade 539)

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Access Date: December 19, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 539

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	J355956
Grade:	539
Model:	2
Estimated Production Year:	1948
Run Quantity:	12,000
Grade/Model Run:	26 of 33
Grade/Model Total Production:	460,000
Size:	8/0s
Jewels:	16j
Movement Finish:	Flat
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Plain
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Position:	Yes
Adjusted # of Positions:	4
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism:	Yes
Railroad Grade:	No
Case:	Various
Run ID:	15727.539G26.S290.M50.U753.U115.16J113
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.516
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	1,384.96
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	535.14
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.909%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	5 (0.04%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 539

Target Profile: 8/0S-M2-16J-F-A4PTI

Elgin Grade 539 (All Variations): 460,000 ETP

8/0S: 460,000 100.00%
8/0s, Grade 539

8/0S-M2: 460,000 100.00%
8/0s, Grade 539, Model 2

8/0S-M2-16J: 460,000 100.00%
8/0s, Grade 539, Model 2, 16 Jewels

8/0S-M2-16J-F: 460,000 100.00%
8/0s, Grade 539, Model 2, 16 Jewels, //Flat

8/0S-M2-16J-F-A4PTI: 460,000 100.00%

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