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: Y799933 Question Mark
Grade: 539 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1943 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 30,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 32 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: 15740.539G32.S303.M59.U759.U121.16J121 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.518 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
4 (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.


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 Supporter 471 · 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.

barkerka 15 · March 25, 2019

Serial Number Y778380 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 26, 2018

Serial Number Y778667 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2018

Serial Number Y778667 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2016

Serial Number Y783433 was reported as accurate.

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