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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 543 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 543 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 543

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: C372064 Question Mark
Grade: 543 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1942 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 4,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 15 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 75,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 46,000 (10S-M5-21J-OFP-A5PTI) Question Mark
Size: 10s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j 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: Ball Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 15111.543G1.10S59.105M3.O6916.P11942.21J482 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.433 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
225.81 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
87.20 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.148% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
18 (0.45%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 18.10% Analyzing 127 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 · September 2, 2023

Serial Number C375329 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 9, 2023

Serial Number C372975 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 386 · February 7, 2022

Serial Number C372064 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 9, 2021

Serial Number C373967 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2021

Serial Number C373913 was reported as accurate.

bunnofnickle 67 · July 31, 2020

Serial Number C375154 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2020

Serial Number C373305 was reported as accurate.

texascpo1945 Supporter 34 · December 6, 2019

Serial Number C374818 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2019

Serial Number C374933 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 2, 2019

Serial Number C373093 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2018

Serial Number C374818 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4045 · June 20, 2018

Serial Number C374478 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2017

Serial Number C374685 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2017

Serial Number C372122 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2017

Serial Number C374449 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2016

Serial Number C374449 was reported as accurate.

von1943 Supporter 376 · December 22, 2016

Serial Number C373977 was reported as accurate.

von1943 Supporter 376 · December 22, 2016

Serial Number C373977 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2016

Serial Number C372188 was reported as accurate.

Ink111 3 · May 10, 2016

Serial Number C375976 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 11, 2015

Serial Number C375409 was reported as accurate.

jjea99 19 · September 3, 2015

Serial Number C375973 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: adjusted to 5 positions
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from 4 to 5

cmdraven 4045 · November 3, 2013

Serial Number C373205 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adj 5 Positions
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 · July 4, 2013

Serial Number C373291 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted 5 positions
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 24, 2012

Serial Number C374251 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Positions: 5

Anonymous · September 23, 2012

Serial Number C372089 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 543 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 543 Pocket Watch