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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: U772820 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: 21 of 25 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 180,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 5,000 (10S-M5-17J-OFP-A) 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
Total Adjustments: 5 Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 15606.542G21.10S100.105M44.O7021.P12379.17J2660 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.518 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
10 (0.33%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 12.50% 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.


Roger62 3 · October 24, 2017

Serial Number U772820 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted 5 positions
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · April 15, 2017

Serial Number U771726 was reported as accurate.

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

mball0630 4 · March 19, 2015

Serial Number U772978 was reported as accurate.

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

69abody 166 · October 13, 2013

Serial Number U772991 was reported as accurate.

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

cmdraven 4083 · June 20, 2013

Serial Number U773088 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · May 22, 2013

Serial Number U771834 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · January 22, 2013

Serial Number U772634 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · November 10, 2012

Serial Number U771378 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · September 21, 2012

Serial Number U771130 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · June 26, 2012

Serial Number U772800 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · May 29, 2012

Serial Number U771447 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My movement is engraved 5 ADJUSTMENTS and is also
engraved ELGIN 542 so that part IS correct. My
movement is very clean and shiny and I'd be happy
to send you a pic for an comparison image. My
email is deeremeyer6 *****@yahoo.com. Great site
by the way. I'm new to the pocket watch hobby and
have been purchasing Elgins on ebay and use this
page as a reference constantly. Thanks for
providing it.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 542 Pocket Watch