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Access Date: June 10, 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: Y840399
Grade: 539
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1943
Run Quantity: 21,000
Grade/Model Run: 33 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: 15741.539G33.S305.M61.U760.U122.16J123
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version: v52.333
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: 5 (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
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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 · September 15, 2021

Serial Number Y851735 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4818 · May 5, 2020

Serial Number Y846414 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2019

Serial Number Y852204 was reported as accurate.

Maui62 1 · January 6, 2019

Serial Number Y852204 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2018

Serial Number Y847514 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 3, 2016

Serial Number Y847514 was reported as accurate.

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

daddo46 991 · October 7, 2016

Serial Number Y857907 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 9, 2016

Serial Number Y848816 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 29, 2015

Serial Number Y852508 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 7, 2014

Serial Number Y840399 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 3, 2014

Serial Number Y840399 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 3, 2014

Serial Number Y840399 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · July 19, 2014

Serial Number Y853222 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 26, 2013

Serial Number Y838655 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 29, 2012

Serial Number Y851626 was reported as accurate.

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