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Access Date: May 15, 2025
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: L116741 Question Mark
Grade: 539 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1945 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 25,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 11 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: 15393.539G11.S199.M31.U628.U93.16J84 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.647 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.

Joelfitz281 94 · April 15, 2025

Serial Number L111796 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 29, 2024

Serial Number L106726 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2024

Serial Number L119494 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2023

Serial Number L107374 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2022

Serial Number L119377 was reported as accurate.

Ann1379 27 · January 3, 2022

Serial Number L119609 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 8, 2021

Serial Number L119573 was reported as accurate.

Eltee120 Supporter 102 · October 6, 2021

Serial Number L105333 was reported as accurate.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 384 · June 1, 2021

Serial Number L99897 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2020

Serial Number L117551 was reported as accurate.

texascpo1945 Supporter 34 · January 11, 2020

Serial Number L122567 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2019

Serial Number L119377 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 11, 2018

Serial Number L104873 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 7, 2018

Serial Number L108240 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

daddo46 992 · September 15, 2017

Serial Number L116928 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · May 13, 2017

Serial Number L119377 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

daddo46 992 · February 12, 2017

Serial Number L114692 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · November 12, 2016

Serial Number L108242 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · September 20, 2016

Serial Number L113706 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Diopside 83 · May 5, 2016

Serial Number L122945 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · November 18, 2015

Serial Number L118188 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 16 Jewel.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · December 21, 2014

Serial Number L118374 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · March 28, 2014

Serial Number L108876 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · June 24, 2013

Serial Number L110955 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · May 12, 2013

Serial Number L116741 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: notes on grade 539: SS flat nickel Hack setting
first 8/0s hack setting sometimes used by the
military
**** UNKNOWN DATA LISTED! UPDATE DATABASE IF
POSSIBLE ****
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · March 17, 2013

Serial Number L116741 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 16 JEWEL
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · March 11, 2013

Serial Number L117325 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · April 22, 2012

Serial Number L122996 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement contains, and is engraved on the train
bridge, "16 Jewels".
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 539 Pocket Watch