Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number E212886 (Grade 543)

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1942 Lord Elgin 14K Yellow Solid Gold Pocket Watch Size 10 21 Jewels Grade 543

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Access Date: February 26, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 543

Lord Elgin

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	E212886
Grade:	543
Model:	5
Estimated Production Year:	1942
Run Quantity:	3,000
Grade/Model Run:	3 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
Case:	Various
Run ID:	15168.543G3.10S64.105M8.O6921.P11999.21J493
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.614
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: Scoped for This Run Only	7 (0.23%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	16.54% Analyzing 128 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 Other Adjustments or Unclassified

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