Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number V508597 (Grade 543)

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1942 Lord Elgin 14K Yellow Solid Gold Pocket Watch Size 10 21 Jewels Grade 543

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Access Date: January 03, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 543

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	V508597
Grade:	543
Model:	5
Estimated Production Year:	1949
Run Quantity:	10,000
Grade/Model Run:	12 of 15
Grade/Model Total Production:	75,000
Variant Est. Production:	29,000 (10S-M5-21J-OFP-A4PTI)
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:	4
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism:	Yes
Total Adjustments:	7
Railroad Grade:	No
Case:	Various
Run ID:	15638.543G12.10S102.105M46.O7027.P12408.21J594
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.536
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: Scoped for This Run Only	13 (0.13%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	17.36% Analyzing 127 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 543

Target Profile: 10S-M5-21J-OFP-A4PTI

Elgin Grade 543 (All Variations): 75,000 ETP
10S: 75,000 100.00% 10s, Grade 543
10S-M5: 75,000 100.00% 10s, Grade 543, Model 5
10S-M5-21J: 75,000 100.00% 10s, Grade 543, Model 5, 21 Jewels
10S-M5-21J-OFP: 75,000 100.00% 10s, Grade 543, Model 5, 21 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Flat
10S-M5-21J-OFP-A4PTI: 29,000 38.67%	Other: 46,000 Other Adjustments or Unclassified

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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.

obsidianjay 3 · March 7, 2022

Serial Number V509568 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · November 30, 2020

Serial Number V509465 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2020

Serial Number V511507 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2019

Serial Number V512580 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The # of adjustments is 7

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. "7 Adjustments" is not equivalent to "7 Positions." (4 Positions + Heat + Cold + Isochronism)

anmatt 6 · June 23, 2019

Serial Number V515559 was reported as accurate.

anmatt 6 · June 21, 2019

Serial Number V515559 was reported as accurate.