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: H664766
Grade: 542
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1950
Run Quantity: 7,000
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 25
Grade/Model Total Production: 180,000
Variant Est. Production: 10,000 (10S-M5-17J-OFP-A3PTI)
Size: 10s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Flat
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Total Adjustments: 5
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 15280.542G7.10S70.105M14.O6940.P12101.17J2550
Database Version: v52.221
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: 10 (0.14%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 6.56% Analyzing 236 Sales

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · June 16, 2023

Serial Number H666743 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2019

Serial Number H666374 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2019

Serial Number H669387 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2016

Serial Number H669705 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted to five positions.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. "5 Adjustments" is not equivalent to "Adjusted to 5 Positions."
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · March 28, 2015

Serial Number H669786 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · September 11, 2014

Serial Number H668887 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · April 20, 2014

Serial Number H668219 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · March 30, 2013

Serial Number H668689 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · January 12, 2013

Serial Number H665667 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 542 Pocket Watch