Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 542 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 542

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: L756045
Grade: 542
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1946
Run Quantity: 10,000
Grade/Model Run: 16 of 25
Grade/Model Total Production: 180,000
Variant Est. Production: 154,000 (10S-M5-17J-OFP-U)
Size: 10s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Flat
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 15419.542G16.10S86.105M30.O6975.P12224.17J2601
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
538.94
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: 22 (0.22%)

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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 · November 4, 2022

Serial Number L756103 was reported as accurate.

timekeeper48 Supporter 88 · May 27, 2022

Serial Number L759985 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2021

Serial Number L762577 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 17, 2021

Serial Number L762253 was reported as accurate.

TheTarrMan 20 · March 11, 2021

Serial Number L756505 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2019

Serial Number L756103 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 11, 2019

Serial Number L760783 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · March 30, 2019

Serial Number L757774 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2018

Serial Number L759064 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · October 30, 2016

Serial Number L756045 was reported as accurate.

kramer51b 3 · January 12, 2016

Serial Number L758247 was reported as accurate.

mastercook 2 · July 2, 2015

Serial Number L764203 was reported as accurate.

pmullane 2 · March 16, 2014

Serial Number L757028 was reported as accurate.

geoulri1 Supporter 58 · December 24, 2013

Serial Number L757159 was reported as accurate.

buckskinner 13 · August 21, 2013

Serial Number L757159 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 1, 2013

Serial Number L758373 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10

Anonymous · March 10, 2013

Serial Number L756612 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10

Anonymous · October 20, 2012

Serial Number L764588 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10
Elgin Grade 542 Pocket Watch