Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 542 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 542

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: L483971
Grade: 542
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1946
Run Quantity: 16,000
Grade/Model Run: 15 of 25
Grade/Model Total Production: 180,000
Variant Est. Production: 154,000 (10S-M5-17J-OFP-U)
Size: 10s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Flat
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 15409.542G15.10S85.105M29.O6974.P12214.17J2596
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
541.94
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
209.37
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.356%
Registry Population: 25 (0.16%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 11.67% Analyzing 237 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.


xicoluiz 1 · October 9, 2022

Serial Number L485714 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2022

Serial Number L484904 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 26, 2021

Serial Number L475723 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2021

Serial Number L478740 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 3, 2020

Serial Number L475816 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2019

Serial Number L474591 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 22, 2019

Serial Number L479187 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2019

Serial Number L485186 was reported as accurate.

PyroBunny 5 · January 12, 2018

Serial Number L479484 was reported as accurate.

PyroBunny 5 · January 12, 2018

Serial Number L479484 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 15, 2017

Serial Number L475982 was reported as accurate.

kh125mick 39 · August 29, 2017

Serial Number L486794 was reported as accurate.

mickritchie 25 · August 9, 2017

Serial Number L486794 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2017

Serial Number L480201 was reported as accurate.

mncorrado001 83 · January 5, 2017

Serial Number L474175 was reported as accurate.

mncorrado001 83 · January 5, 2017

Serial Number L485670 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3990 · August 1, 2016

Serial Number L488356 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2016

Serial Number L479476 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 6, 2016

Serial Number L479746 was reported as accurate.

apsware 1 · December 18, 2015

Serial Number L475554 was reported as accurate.

gargoyle 1 · March 18, 2014

Serial Number L475270 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2014

Serial Number L475270 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 19, 2012

Serial Number L488068 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2012

Serial Number L485806 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10

Anonymous · May 2, 2012

Serial Number L486625 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10

Anonymous · April 12, 2012

Serial Number L488762 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 12s movement with 12s dial. (40mm dial, 43mm case)
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10
Elgin Grade 542 Pocket Watch