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: L756818 Question Mark
Grade: 542 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1946 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 10,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 16 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: 15420.542G16.10S86.105M30.O6975.P12224.17J2601 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.469 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
22 (0.22%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 12.70% 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.


cmdraven 4083 · November 19, 2024

Serial Number L762564 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 21, 2024

Serial Number L761993 was reported as accurate.

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 4083 · 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