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Access Date: April 20, 2024
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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 541
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | J3 | |
| Grade: | 541 | |
| Model: | 2 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1948 | |
| Run Quantity: | 50,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 48 of 79 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 1,687,000 | |
| Variant Est. Production: | 1,604,000 (21/0S-M2-15J-P-U) | |
| Size: | 21/0s | |
| Jewels: | 15j | |
| Movement Setting: | Pendant | |
| Plate: | 3/4 Plate | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Train: | Quick | |
| Regulator: | Plain | |
| Adjusted: | No | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| Data Research: |
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
|
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 15311.541G48.S195.M109.U590.P12128.15J4268 | |
| Database Version: | v52.235 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 5,079.18 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 1,962.71 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 3.334% | |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 541
Target Profile: 21/0S-M2-15J-P-U
| Elgin Grade 541 (All Variations): 1,687,000 ETP | |
| 21/0S: 1,687,000 100.00% 21/0s, Grade 541 |
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| 21/0S-M2: 1,687,000 100.00% 21/0s, Grade 541, Model 2 |
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| 21/0S-M2-15J: 1,687,000 100.00% 21/0s, Grade 541, Model 2, 15 Jewels |
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| 21/0S-M2-15J-P: 1,687,000 100.00% 21/0s, Grade 541, Model 2, 15 Jewels, /Pendant/ |
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| 21/0S-M2-15J-P-U: 1,604,000 95.08% | Other: 83,000
Other Adjustments or Unclassified |
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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.
Anonymous · April 18, 2019
Serial Number J3284 was reported as inaccurate.
No further details were submitted with the report.
Anonymous · December 2, 2017
Serial Number J3655 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 15, 2016
Serial Number J4575 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 4, 2014
Serial Number J22231 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 13, 2013
Serial Number J4954 was reported as inaccurate.
No further details were submitted with the report.
Anonymous · January 23, 2013
Serial Number J2497 was reported as inaccurate.
No further details were submitted with the report.
Anonymous · June 17, 2012
Serial Number J32526 was reported as accurate.
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