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: Y663757 Question Mark
Grade: 539 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1943 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 33,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 31 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: 15738.539G31.S301.M57.U758.U120.16J119 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.427 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
8 (0.02%) 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.


Anonymous · December 6, 2021

Serial Number Y679536 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2020

Serial Number Y685052 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 JEWELS
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The movement is marked "15 Jewels" but the extra jewel on the sweep second wheel results in a total of 16 jewels.

Anonymous · October 12, 2016

Serial Number Y690931 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 19, 2016

Serial Number Y670534 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 29, 2015

Serial Number Y665632 was reported as accurate.

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

worldofantiques 199 · April 25, 2014

Serial Number Y668964 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 539 Pocket Watch