Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 539 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 539

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: J355956 Question Mark
Grade: 539 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1948 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 12,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 26 of 33 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 460,000 Question Mark
Size: 8/0s Question Mark
Jewels: 16j Question Mark
Movement Finish: Flat Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 4 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 15727.539G26.S290.M50.U753.U115.16J113 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.518 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,384.96 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
535.14 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.909% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (0.04%) 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.


avpalermo Supporter 645 · 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