Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 541 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 541

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: C143847
Grade: 541
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1941
Run Quantity: 50,000
Grade/Model Run: 33 of 79
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,687,000
Variant Est. Production: 1,604,000 (21/0S-M2-15J-P-U)
Size: 21/0s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Case: Various
Run ID: 15101.541G33.S135.M83.U517.P11933.15J4216
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version: v52.297
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5,079.18
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,962.71
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.334%

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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 · October 10, 2019

Serial Number C100590 was reported as accurate.

crispy 322 · May 28, 2015

Serial Number C96749 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2013

Serial Number C122825 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a year 1944 - 992B grade railroad lever
set watch
Elgin Grade 541 Pocket Watch