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: P940421 Question Mark
Grade: 542 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1951 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 50,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 19 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: 15503.542G19.10S95.105M39.O7001.P12296.17J2635 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.457 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
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 12.70% Analyzing 240 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Run record created based on limited observations. Production totals are likely inaccurate.

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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 · February 26, 2024

Serial Number P926865 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I have P926865 and the movement says 662
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · December 7, 2023

Serial Number P940421 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Flat

Anonymous · September 28, 2023

Serial Number P939994 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 28, 2023

Serial Number P939994 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2023

Serial Number P942461 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Elgin Grade 542 Pocket Watch