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: U570805 Question Mark
Grade: 542 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1947 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 20 of 25 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 180,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 10,000 (10S-M5-17J-OFP-A3PTI) 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
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Total Adjustments: 5 Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 15586.542G20.10S97.105M41.O7012.P12363.17J2654 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.550 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
542.18 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
13 (0.43%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 10.77% Analyzing 240 Sales Question Mark

Help Us Help Others By Improving the Database:

Does this information describe your movement accurately?

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 · December 27, 2019

Serial Number U571296 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2019

Serial Number U571296 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 5 adjustments shown on movement, not 3
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. "5 Adjustments" is not equivalent to "5 Positions." (3 Positions + Temperature + Isochronism)

PyroBunny11 37 · September 7, 2018

Serial Number U570457 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It say 5 adjustments on the back of the movement
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Watchout75 6 · May 9, 2018

Serial Number U571266 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Says Five Adjustments
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Watchout75 6 · May 9, 2018

Serial Number U571266 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

sroglum Supporter 36 · January 5, 2018

Serial Number U571453 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · August 19, 2012

Serial Number U570601 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 542 Pocket Watch