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: N420931 Question Mark
Grade: 543 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1951 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 7,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 8 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
Total Adjustments: 7 Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 15459.543G8.10S92.105M36.O6986.P12259.21J549 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.528 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
12 (0.17%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 19.33% 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.


Anonymous · May 16, 2023

Serial Number N417503 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2022

Serial Number N422725 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2022

Serial Number N420335 was reported as accurate.

billreid 144 · June 17, 2021

Serial Number N420931 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2020

Serial Number N418215 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2020

Serial Number N420335 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2019

Serial Number N423133 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 12, 2019

Serial Number N422880 was reported as accurate.

jayjiang0830 47 · December 5, 2017

Serial Number N420541 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 7 Adjustments

Anonymous · August 6, 2016

Serial Number N421398 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 3, 2015

Serial Number N417637 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 20, 2015

Serial Number N420658 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2014

Serial Number N423054 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 7 adjustments
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from 4 to 5

rrharvey 2 · April 2, 2014

Serial Number N422901 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

jerrydk7 227 · March 8, 2014

Serial Number N418272 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Production Year = 1950
Movement Size = 10s, Dial size is 14s
Adjusted = 7 Adjustments, stamped on ID Plate
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

cmdraven 4083 · October 14, 2013

Serial Number N422701 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 · July 13, 2013

Serial Number N420929 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
Elgin Grade 543 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 543 Pocket Watch