Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number Y799933 (Grade 539)

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Access Date: June 06, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 539

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	Y799933
Grade:	539
Model:	2
Estimated Production Year:	1943
Run Quantity:	30,000
Grade/Model Run:	32 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
Case:	Various
Run ID:	15740.539G32.S303.M59.U759.U121.16J121
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.693
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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.

jedood Supporter 1 · April 18, 2025

Serial Number Y804651 was reported as accurate.

billscaramu 2 · April 26, 2023

Serial Number Y799933 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: my watch Elgin 539
serial # Y799933
is stamped 15 Jewels

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The core movement is 15 Jewels. The addition of the hole jewel on the arbor of the sweep second wheel increases the jewel count to 16.

oilseed 472 · May 18, 2022

Serial Number Y778059 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 23, 2021

Serial Number Y790840 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: MOVEMENT SAYS 15 JEWELS?

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The core movement is 15 Jewels. The addition of the hole jewel on the arbor of the sweep second wheel increases the jewel count to 16.