Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 539 Pocket Watch

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: v52.407
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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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.


avpalermo Supporter 639 · March 27, 2022

Serial Number J362665 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2020

Serial Number J360350 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 31, 2019

Serial Number J359057 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 539 Pocket Watch