Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 542 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 542

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: E451672
Grade: 542
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1942
Run Quantity: 8,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 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: 15180.542G3.10S65.105M9.O6922.P12012.17J2506
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
538.94
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: 28 (0.35%)

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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.


cmdraven 3970 · April 25, 2023

Serial Number E444436 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 12, 2022

Serial Number E448343 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 1, 2021

Serial Number E444888 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2021

Serial Number E446669 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2021

Serial Number E448025 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2020

Serial Number E445577 was reported as accurate.

CLOCKWORKBRIAN72 50 · July 16, 2020

Serial Number E446699 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 17, 2020

Serial Number E451777 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 20, 2019

Serial Number E444085 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2019

Serial Number E444829 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2017

Serial Number E447054 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2017

Serial Number E447429 was reported as accurate.

mncorrado001 83 · January 5, 2017

Serial Number E446831 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2016

Serial Number E444263 was reported as accurate.

kevinloving 62 · December 12, 2015

Serial Number E451672 was reported as accurate.

onemasti 1 · June 21, 2015

Serial Number E449266 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · October 21, 2014

Serial Number E446438 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 29, 2013

Serial Number E450859 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 542 Pocket Watch