Pocket Watch Database
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Access Date: April 20, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 605
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | J836537 | |
| Grade: | 605 | |
| Model: | ? | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1948 | |
| Run Quantity: | 3,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 2 of 3 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 34,000 | |
| Size: | 5/0s | |
| Jewels: | 18j | |
| Train: | Quick | |
| Regulator: | Plain | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Position: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Temperature: | Yes | |
| Total Adjustments: | 4 | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| Data Research: |
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 15363.605G2.S99.M2.U616.U90.18J4 | |
| Database Version: | v52.241 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 102.36 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 39.50 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.067% | |
| Registry Population: | 1 (0.03%) | |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 605
Target Profile: 5/0S-M0-18J--APT
| Elgin Grade 605 (All Variations): 34,000 ETP |
| 5/0S: 34,000 100.00% 5/0s, Grade 605 |
| 5/0S-M0: 34,000 100.00% 5/0s, Grade 605, Model 0 |
| 5/0S-M0-18J: 34,000 100.00% 5/0s, Grade 605, Model 0, 18 Jewels |
| 5/0S-M0-18J-: 34,000 100.00% 5/0s, Grade 605, Model 0, 18 Jewels, // |
| 5/0S-M0-18J--APT: 34,000 100.00% |
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 with 1 image.
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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.
Genejockey 8 · December 1, 2019
Serial Number J836537 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Elgin J836537 is a Grade 605. It is a 5/0 sized,
18 jewel (according to the plates) bumper
automatic, similar to but distinct from the 607
and 618. "4 adj".
18 jewel (according to the plates) bumper
automatic, similar to but distinct from the 607
and 618. "4 adj".
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from ? to 5/0
Jewels changed from ? to 18j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
