Pocket Watch Database

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: J99219 Question Mark
Grade: 542 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1948 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 7,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 12 of 25 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 180,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 154,000 (10S-M5-17J-OFP-U) 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
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 15316.542G12.10S78.105M22.O6956.P12132.17J2564 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.581 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
6 (0.09%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 10.77% 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.


Anonymous · April 24, 2022

Serial Number J99311 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2021

Serial Number J94823 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2020

Serial Number J94424 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4086 · July 5, 2019

Serial Number J95564 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 18, 2019

Serial Number J99089 was reported as accurate.

mncorrado001 83 · November 1, 2018

Serial Number J94715 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 1, 2018

Serial Number J98883 was reported as accurate.

mncorrado001 83 · January 5, 2017

Serial Number J94863 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 25, 2016

Serial Number J97275 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2016

Serial Number J97275 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 19, 2016

Serial Number J94235 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 8, 2015

Serial Number J95151 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial number J95151 is marked on plate as 5
adjustments.

Anonymous · September 9, 2015

Serial Number J99939 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 5 adjustments

Anonymous · May 3, 2015

Serial Number J97086 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 5 adjustments

Elroy1 64 · April 25, 2014

Serial Number J94752 was reported as accurate.

rubberbullet 18 · August 6, 2013

Serial Number J98654 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch says 5 Adjustments, Although similar
the picture is not the same.
Elgin Grade 542 Pocket Watch