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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: X601091 Question Mark
Grade: 542 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1941 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 10,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 23 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: 15682.542G23.10S107.105M51.O7037.P12444.17J2688 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 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
12 (0.12%) 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.


Anonymous · January 12, 2023

Serial Number X598160 was reported as accurate.

Gun4hire Supporter 48 · September 24, 2022

Serial Number X604611 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4135 · May 21, 2022

Serial Number X597736 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 4, 2021

Serial Number X605990 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2021

Serial Number X598862 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2021

Serial Number X597928 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2021

Serial Number X598862 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · October 29, 2020

Serial Number X597725 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 12, 2020

Serial Number X603366 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2020

Serial Number X603336 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 12, 2019

Serial Number X604746 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 7, 2019

Serial Number X597679 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2019

Serial Number X605905 was reported as accurate.

Waltham21j 121 · December 23, 2018

Serial Number X603564 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2018

Serial Number X598862 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2018

Serial Number X606769 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 28, 2017

Serial Number X601645 was reported as accurate.

backwardglance1 99 · February 26, 2017

Serial Number X601060 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 12, 2017

Serial Number X598882 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 29, 2016

Serial Number X604342 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2015

Serial Number X602593 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2014

Serial Number X601024 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2014

Serial Number X602322 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 29, 2013

Serial Number X603126 was reported as accurate.

jimnecci3 1 · August 15, 2013

Serial Number X606832 was reported as accurate.

jimnecci3 1 · August 15, 2013

Serial Number X606832 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 15, 2013

Serial Number X600298 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10

Anonymous · February 28, 2013

Serial Number X597850 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10

Anonymous · January 21, 2013

Serial Number X600884 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10

Anonymous · January 7, 2013

Serial Number X599697 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10

Anonymous · June 23, 2012

Serial Number X600842 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10

Anonymous · June 23, 2012

Serial Number X600842 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 14 to 10
Elgin Grade 542 Pocket Watch