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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: V495423 Question Mark
Grade: 542 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1949 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 12,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 22 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: 15637.542G22.10S101.105M45.O7026.P12407.17J2673 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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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
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
18 (0.15%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 12.70% 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.


Anonymous · February 16, 2024

Serial Number V499000 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 28, 2023

Serial Number V500247 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2021

Serial Number V494694 was reported as accurate.

Dcbrymer 1 · July 26, 2021

Serial Number V495907 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2021

Serial Number V498833 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2020

Serial Number V499937 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · November 2, 2020

Serial Number V495452 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2020

Serial Number V505357 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 27, 2020

Serial Number V497670 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 21, 2020

Serial Number V499089 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2020

Serial Number V499089 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 6, 2020

Serial Number V499348 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 28, 2019

Serial Number V496659 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2017

Serial Number V499145 was reported as accurate.

whitehall 2 · October 31, 2016

Serial Number V498405 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2016

Serial Number V494566 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 14, 2016

Serial Number V502946 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

kbarnes81 54 · November 9, 2014

Serial Number V502426 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2014

Serial Number V497854 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

LostDutchman Supporter 52 · December 26, 2013

Serial Number V499323 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2013

Serial Number V494476 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 1, 2012

Serial Number V499927 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 542 Pocket Watch