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Access Date: May 02, 2024
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: Y692243
Grade: 539
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1943
Run Quantity: 33,000
Grade/Model Run: 31 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
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 15737.539G31.S301.M57.U758.U120.16J119
Database Version: v52.246
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: 7 (0.02%)
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 539

Target Profile: 8/0S-M2-16J-F-A4PTI

Elgin Grade 539 (All Variations): 460,000 ETP
8/0S: 460,000 100.00%
8/0s, Grade 539
8/0S-M2: 460,000 100.00%
8/0s, Grade 539, Model 2
8/0S-M2-16J: 460,000 100.00%
8/0s, Grade 539, Model 2, 16 Jewels
8/0S-M2-16J-F: 460,000 100.00%
8/0s, Grade 539, Model 2, 16 Jewels, //Flat
8/0S-M2-16J-F-A4PTI: 460,000 100.00%

Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
There are 7 watches in the population registry for this run with 1 image.
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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