Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number J86352 (Grade 542)

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Access Date: May 23, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 542

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	J86352
Grade:	542
Model:	5
Estimated Production Year:	1948
Run Quantity:	6,000
Grade/Model Run:	11 of 25
Grade/Model Total Production:	180,000
Variant Est. Production:	6,000 (10S-M5-17J-OFP-A3PT)
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 # of Positions:	3
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Total Adjustments:	5
Railroad Grade:	No
Case:	Various
Run ID:	15313.542G11.10S76.105M20.O6954.P12130.17J2562
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.297
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	541.94
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:	4 (0.07%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	13.56% Analyzing 238 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 542

Target Profile: 10S-M5-17J-OFP-A3PT

Elgin Grade 542 (All Variations): 180,000 ETP
10S: 180,000 100.00% 10s, Grade 542
10S-M5: 180,000 100.00% 10s, Grade 542, Model 5
10S-M5-17J: 180,000 100.00% 10s, Grade 542, Model 5, 17 Jewels
10S-M5-17J-OFP: 180,000 100.00% 10s, Grade 542, Model 5, 17 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Flat
10S-M5-17J-OFP-A3PT: 6,000 3.33%	Other: 174,000 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.

joebbasinger 1 · February 27, 2024

Serial Number J84781 was reported as accurate.

daver1 1 · December 31, 2021

Serial Number J84864 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2020

Serial Number J87161 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 9, 2019

Serial Number J85540 was reported as accurate.

hossners Supporter 14 · July 2, 2019

Serial Number J87322 was reported as accurate.

bakers78133 3 · September 8, 2018

Serial Number J82015 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 5, 2018

Serial Number J86826 was reported as accurate.