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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: J87322 Question Mark
Grade: 542 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1948 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 6,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 11 of 25 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 180,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 6,000 (10S-M5-17J-OFP-A3PT) 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 # of Positions: 3 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Total Adjustments: 5 Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 15314.542G11.10S76.105M20.O6954.P12130.17J2562 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.508 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
4 (0.07%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 12.50% 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.


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.

Anonymous · November 19, 2017

Serial Number J87356 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 13, 2016

Serial Number J84723 was reported as accurate.

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

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · February 22, 2014

Serial Number J86352 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked "5 Adjustments"
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · May 18, 2013

Serial Number J87715 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 24, 2013

Serial Number J85284 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 5, 2012

Serial Number J82866 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