Pocket Watch Database


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

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 543

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: L470231 Question Mark
Grade: 543 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1946 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 8,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 15 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 75,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 46,000 (10S-M5-21J-OFP-A5PTI) Question Mark
Size: 10s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j 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: Ball Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 15409.543G6.10S84.105M28.O6973.P12213.21J536 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.473 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
225.81 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
87.20 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.148% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
34 (0.43%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 18.10% Analyzing 127 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.


Blicquer Supporter 90 · July 10, 2022

Serial Number L473110 was reported as accurate.

egrimm 7 · February 24, 2020

Serial Number L473136 was reported as accurate.

wilsie 6 · October 16, 2019

Serial Number L468185 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2019

Serial Number L471287 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 27, 2019

Serial Number L473335 was reported as accurate.

backwardglance1 99 · July 26, 2019

Serial Number L469392 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2019

Serial Number L473314 was reported as accurate.

Thildebrandt 1 · June 26, 2019

Serial Number L469867 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 15, 2019

Serial Number L471945 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2019

Serial Number L473314 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2019

Serial Number L471942 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2018

Serial Number L468997 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 2, 2018

Serial Number L469585 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 23, 2017

Serial Number L470231 was reported as accurate.

pmwas1 97 · May 22, 2017

Serial Number L470231 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2017

Serial Number L468028 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2015

Serial Number L469419 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 10, 2014

Serial Number L473472 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · June 3, 2014

Serial Number L468119 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Size: 12s
Adjusted: Yes
Marked "ADJ. 5 POS."
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from 4 to 5

Anonymous · May 26, 2013

Serial Number L472944 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from 4 to 5

Anonymous · January 19, 2013

Serial Number L470064 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: adj. to 5 positions
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from 4 to 5

Anonymous · December 22, 2012

Serial Number L473380 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from 4 to 5

Anonymous · April 26, 2012

Serial Number L473550 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from 4 to 5

Anonymous · April 12, 2012

Serial Number L466858 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted 5 positions. 12s movement with 12s dial
and case (dial not spread to 14s)
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from 4 to 5
Elgin Grade 543 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 543 Pocket Watch