Pocket Watch Database
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Access Date: April 11, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 624
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | J261478 | |
| Grade: | 624 | |
| Model: | 2 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1948 | |
| Run Quantity: | 52,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 2 of 9 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 241,000 | |
| Size: | 15/0s | |
| Jewels: | 17j | |
| Movement Configuration: | Hunting | |
| Movement Setting: | Pendant | |
| Plate: | 3/4 Plate | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Train: | Quick | |
| Regulator: | Plain | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| Adjusted # of Positions: | 1 | |
| Adjusted to Temperature: | No | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 15324.624G2.S45.M13.H7457.P12140.17J2568 | |
| Data Research: |
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.636 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 730.32 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 280.34 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.476% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 1 (0.00%) | |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There is 1 watch in the population registry for this run.
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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 · June 26, 2024
Serial Number J296053 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 30, 2023
Serial Number J306746 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: J306746 seen on ebay auction as a grade 573 16
size, 17 jewel pocket watch.
size, 17 jewel pocket watch.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Jason410 42 · November 21, 2023
Serial Number J261478 was reported as accurate.
Jason410 42 · November 15, 2023
Serial Number J261478 was reported as accurate.
MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5348 · June 27, 2022
Serial Number J279870 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 22, 2018
Serial Number J266495 was reported as accurate.
