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: H669096 Question Mark
Grade: 542 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1950 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 7,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 25 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 180,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 10,000 (10S-M5-17J-OFP-A3PTI) 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
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Total Adjustments: 5 Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 15281.542G7.10S70.105M14.O6940.P12101.17J2551 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.581 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
10 (0.14%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 10.77% 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5321 · 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