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Access Date: May 12, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 543 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 543 Pocket Watch
Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 543

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: C374933
Grade: 543
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1942
Run Quantity: 4,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 15
Grade/Model Total Production: 75,000
Variant Est. Production: 46,000 (10S-M5-21J-OFP-A5PTI)
Size: 10s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Flat
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Ball
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 15110.543G1.10S59.105M3.O6916.P11942.21J481
Database Version: v52.270
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 225.81
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 87.20
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.148%
Registry Population: 18 (0.45%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 7.89% Analyzing 124 Sales
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 543

Target Profile: 10S-M5-21J-OFP-A5PTI

Elgin Grade 543 (All Variations): 75,000 ETP
10S: 75,000 100.00%
10s, Grade 543
10S-M5: 75,000 100.00%
10s, Grade 543, Model 5
10S-M5-21J: 75,000 100.00%
10s, Grade 543, Model 5, 21 Jewels
10S-M5-21J-OFP: 75,000 100.00%
10s, Grade 543, Model 5, 21 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Flat
10S-M5-21J-OFP-A5PTI: 46,000 61.33% Other: 29,000
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Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
There are 18 watches in the population registry for this run with 1 image.
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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 2, 2023

Serial Number C375329 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 9, 2023

Serial Number C372975 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 379 · February 7, 2022

Serial Number C372064 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 9, 2021

Serial Number C373967 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2021

Serial Number C373913 was reported as accurate.

bunnofnickle 67 · July 31, 2020

Serial Number C375154 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2020

Serial Number C373305 was reported as accurate.

texascpo1945 Supporter 34 · December 6, 2019

Serial Number C374818 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2019

Serial Number C374933 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 2, 2019

Serial Number C373093 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2018

Serial Number C374818 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3999 · June 20, 2018

Serial Number C374478 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2017

Serial Number C374685 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2017

Serial Number C372122 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2017

Serial Number C374449 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2016

Serial Number C374449 was reported as accurate.

von1943 Supporter 376 · December 22, 2016

Serial Number C373977 was reported as accurate.

von1943 Supporter 376 · December 22, 2016

Serial Number C373977 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2016

Serial Number C372188 was reported as accurate.

Ink111 3 · May 10, 2016

Serial Number C375976 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 11, 2015

Serial Number C375409 was reported as accurate.

jjea99 19 · September 3, 2015

Serial Number C375973 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: adjusted to 5 positions
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from 4 to 5

cmdraven 3999 · November 3, 2013

Serial Number C373205 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adj 5 Positions
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from 4 to 5

Anonymous · July 4, 2013

Serial Number C373291 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted 5 positions
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from 4 to 5

Anonymous · December 24, 2012

Serial Number C374251 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Positions: 5

Anonymous · September 23, 2012

Serial Number C372089 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 543 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 543 Pocket Watch
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