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
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: U580138
Grade: 543
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1947
Run Quantity: 9,000
Grade/Model Run: 11 of 15
Grade/Model Total Production: 75,000
Variant Est. Production: 46,000 (10S-M5-21J-OFP-A5PTI)
Size: 10s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Flat
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Ball
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Total Adjustments: 7
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 15587.543G11.10S98.105M42.O7013.P12365.21J579
Database Version: v52.243
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
225.81
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
87.20
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.148%
Registry Population: 18 (0.20%)

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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 3991 · February 15, 2024

Serial Number U580061 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2022

Serial Number U584347 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2021

Serial Number U582562 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 2, 2020

Serial Number U580850 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2020

Serial Number U585956 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2019

Serial Number U581766 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2019

Serial Number U585707 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 1, 2019

Serial Number U585995 was reported as accurate.

jayjiang0830 47 · November 22, 2017

Serial Number U583204 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2016

Serial Number U580126 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2016

Serial Number U582966 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 26, 2016

Serial Number U586713 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2016

Serial Number U583523 was reported as accurate.

singing3 Supporter 43 · September 22, 2015

Serial Number U587105 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 1, 2015

Serial Number U585956 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2015

Serial Number U583054 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2015

Serial Number U583065 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2015

Serial Number U583065 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 7 Adjustments
Curator Response: 7 Adjustments: 5 Positions + 1 Isochronism + 1 Temperature

Anonymous · January 23, 2015

Serial Number U583065 was reported as accurate.

pdecesare 6 · September 5, 2014

Serial Number U580344 was reported as accurate.

glaze225 4 · June 26, 2014

Serial Number U580917 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: watch movement stamped 15j grade 546

philsan1a 221 · June 6, 2014

Serial Number U587264 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 7 adjusments
Curator Response: 7 Adjustments: 5 Positions + 1 Isochronism + 1 Temperature

Anonymous · May 29, 2014

Serial Number U583065 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 7 adjustment
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 · May 27, 2014

Serial Number U587241 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 · March 24, 2014

Serial Number U587196 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 10, 2014

Serial Number U582763 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adj - A7P
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 · December 10, 2013

Serial Number U588074 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

LeroyC 392 · November 12, 2013

Serial Number U583289 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked '7 ADJUSTMENTS'
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

Roberto 43 · November 11, 2013

Serial Number U587553 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 7 adjustments
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

worldofantiques 199 · November 7, 2013

Serial Number U588074 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 · October 14, 2013

Serial Number U582460 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: the movement is marked 7 adjustments
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 · May 17, 2013

Serial Number U585114 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 · February 12, 2013

Serial Number U584004 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 7 adjustments
U584004
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 · October 6, 2012

Serial Number U587553 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · May 22, 2012

Serial Number U584371 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