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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 543 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 543 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 543

Lord Elgin

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: J365651
Grade: 543
Variation: Lord Elgin
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1948
Run Quantity: 8,000
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 15
Grade/Model Total Production: 75,000
Variant Est. Production: 8,000 (10S-M5-21J-OFP-A4PTI-LORD ELGIN)
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: 4
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Total Adjustments: 7
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 15326.543G5.10S79.105M23.O6957.P12142.21J521
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
224.55
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: 29 (0.36%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 9.09% Analyzing 124 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.


Andrew9000 85 · October 25, 2022

Serial Number J364793 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 18, 2021

Serial Number J368416 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2021

Serial Number J368416 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 2, 2021

Serial Number J368416 was reported as accurate.

fubster 1 · January 20, 2020

Serial Number J370084 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 16, 2019

Serial Number J366863 was reported as accurate.

Ken1982 120 · July 2, 2019

Serial Number J369288 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · February 17, 2019

Serial Number J368408 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2019

Serial Number J365497 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2018

Serial Number J366026 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2017

Serial Number J365651 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted # of Positions: 7

jayjiang0830 47 · December 1, 2017

Serial Number J365651 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 10, 2017

Serial Number J370241 was reported as accurate.

DWS123 7 · September 4, 2017

Serial Number J370827 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2017

Serial Number J370827 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 28, 2015

Serial Number J368773 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: adjustments 7
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · September 9, 2015

Serial Number J371005 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 9, 2015

Serial Number J371005 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 1, 2015

Serial Number J368453 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 31, 2014

Serial Number J370695 was reported as accurate.

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

jerrydk7 227 · March 6, 2014

Serial Number J370827 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted: = yes
Number of Adj. = 7
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

cmdraven 3970 · June 30, 2013

Serial Number J368842 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Lord Elgin, 7 Adjustments
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · March 5, 2013

Serial Number J364702 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 21, 2012

Serial Number J369200 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This Lord Elgin is adjusted to 7 positions

Anonymous · October 3, 2012

Serial Number J367520 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2012

Serial Number J366399 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 543 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 543 Pocket Watch