Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 605

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: J836537 Question Mark
Grade: 605 Question Mark
Model: ? Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1948 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 3 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 34,000 Question Mark
Size: 5/0s Question Mark
Jewels: 18j Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Total Adjustments: 4 Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 15364.605G2.S99.M2.U616.U90.18J4 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.518 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
102.36 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
39.50 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.067% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
1 (0.03%) 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.


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".
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