Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 538

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: X2000 Question Mark
Grade: 538 Question Mark
Model: ? Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1939 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 15,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 4 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 89,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 69,000 (15/0S-M0-21J-) Question Mark
Size: 15/0s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 15673.538G1.S102.M1.U737.U109.21J603 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.515 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
267.96 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
103.49 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.176% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (0.01%) 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.


JointVenture Supporter 137 · April 9, 2022

Serial Number X2000 was reported as accurate.

JointVenture Supporter 137 · April 9, 2022

Serial Number X2000 was reported as accurate.

JointVenture Supporter 137 · April 9, 2022

Serial Number X2000 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2020

Serial Number X2903 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: In original presentation case with date engraved
1938. All else correct
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This is consistent with the estimated production date within +/- 3 years.

Anonymous · March 20, 2016

Serial Number X5040 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 1, 2013

Serial Number X7200 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 28, 2013

Serial Number X4469 was reported as accurate.