Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 546 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 546 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 546

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: J510617
Grade: 546
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1948
Run Quantity: 9,000
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 17
Grade/Model Total Production: 122,000
Variant Est. Production: 107,000 (10S-M5-15J-ONP-A1PT)
Size: 10s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 1
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Total Adjustments: 4
Railroad Grade: No
Case: Various
Run ID: 15338.546G7.10S80.105M24.O6964.P12151.15J4274
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version: v52.304
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
367.31
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
141.88
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.241%
Registry Population: 13 (0.14%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 13.21% Analyzing 225 Sales

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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 · June 24, 2021

Serial Number J512305 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Stamped 4 adjustments
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. "4 Adjustments" includes one for position.

bgibfried 1 · January 5, 2021

Serial Number J515744 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2020

Serial Number J510833 was reported as accurate.

ClipperCargo Supporter 27 · June 3, 2020

Serial Number J511861 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3652 · May 31, 2020

Serial Number J511435 was reported as accurate.

Waltham21j 121 · July 11, 2019

Serial Number J511233 was reported as accurate.

ABUMALEK 97 · July 8, 2019

Serial Number J515577 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 21, 2019

Serial Number J511233 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2017

Serial Number J508112 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2016

Serial Number J514197 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · October 23, 2015

Serial Number J513927 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a 37.2mm 10 size 15J movement, though it
is stamped 546.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · April 17, 2015

Serial Number J508202 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Data base indicated 17j movement indicates 15
jewels, also indicates 4 adjustments
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Cbaron 13 · January 13, 2015

Serial Number J508076 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: J508076 has 15 jewels and the movement reads "4
adjustments"
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

schwan 178 · January 2, 2015

Serial Number J510617 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · November 23, 2014

Serial Number J508076 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My movement is labeled "4 adjustments" and 15
jewels. It also looks to be a 10s.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · November 9, 2014

Serial Number J508076 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · October 20, 2014

Serial Number J508185 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · March 23, 2013

Serial Number J513798 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 jewels, stated right on the casework, not 17
jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · March 3, 2013

Serial Number J508294 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: not 17, 15
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · December 9, 2012

Serial Number J510035 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · May 1, 2012

Serial Number J514829 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Should read 4 adjustments
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 546 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 546 Pocket Watch