Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 542 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 542

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: E204867 Question Mark
Grade: 542 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1942 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 6,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 25 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 180,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 154,000 (10S-M5-17J-OFP-U) Question Mark
Size: 10s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Flat Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 15167.542G2.10S63.105M7.O6920.P11998.17J2501 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.515 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
541.94 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
209.37 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.356% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
14 (0.23%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 12.50% Analyzing 240 Sales Question Mark

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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.


billreid 143 · July 17, 2022

Serial Number E204775 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2022

Serial Number E206706 was reported as accurate.

Fifty50 Supporter 350 · May 6, 2021

Serial Number E205007 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2021

Serial Number E208262 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2020

Serial Number E208982 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2020

Serial Number E207231 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · November 7, 2019

Serial Number E208536 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2018

Serial Number E208846 was reported as accurate.

Pappy1903 2 · August 12, 2017

Serial Number E206437 was reported as accurate.

Stlcoin 26 · May 10, 2016

Serial Number E204867 was reported as accurate.

cindilou 1 · July 24, 2015

Serial Number E208324 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2014

Serial Number E205441 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2014

Serial Number E208047 was reported as accurate.

rockinwatch 1 · March 3, 2014

Serial Number E207317 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2014

Serial Number E207317 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 30, 2013

Serial Number E208711 was reported as accurate.

chevykingpower 215 · September 14, 2013

Serial Number E204906 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 20, 2012

Serial Number E208521 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10
Elgin Grade 542 Pocket Watch