Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number J87322 (Grade 542)

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Access Date: December 14, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 542

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	J87322
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:	15314.542G11.10S76.105M20.O6954.P12130.17J2562
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.508
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: Scoped for This Run Only	4 (0.07%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	12.50% Analyzing 240 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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