Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number C69733 (Grade 542)

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Access Date: May 04, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 542

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	C69733
Grade:	542
Model:	5
Estimated Production Year:	1941
Run Quantity:	10,000
Grade/Model Run:	1 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:	15099.542G1.10S57.105M1.O6914.P11931.17J2482
Database Version:	v52.246
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:	13 (0.13%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 542

Target Profile: 10S-M5-17J-OFP-U

Elgin Grade 542 (All Variations): 180,000 ETP
10S: 180,000 100.00% 10s, Grade 542
10S-M5: 180,000 100.00% 10s, Grade 542, Model 5
10S-M5-17J: 180,000 100.00% 10s, Grade 542, Model 5, 17 Jewels
10S-M5-17J-OFP: 180,000 100.00% 10s, Grade 542, Model 5, 17 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Flat
10S-M5-17J-OFP-U: 154,000 85.56%	Other: 26,000 Other Adjustments or Unclassified

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Verification Reports for this Run

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Anonymous · April 25, 2021

Serial Number C70382 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2021

Serial Number C66124 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2021

Serial Number C70373 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2021

Serial Number C71120 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2020

Serial Number C73065 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 3, 2020

Serial Number C72223 was reported as accurate.

Joef21 162 · July 7, 2020

Serial Number C67102 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2019

Serial Number C70203 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2019

Serial Number C73677 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2018

Serial Number C69200 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2018

Serial Number C65764 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2018

Serial Number C70022 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3997 · August 2, 2017

Serial Number C70022 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 29, 2017

Serial Number C68619 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2014

Serial Number C67829 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2014

Serial Number C73045 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 10, 2013

Serial Number C65254 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2013

Serial Number C70669 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2013

Serial Number C65816 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2013

Serial Number C72252 was reported as accurate.