Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 626 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 626

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: J843395
Grade: 626
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1948
Run Quantity: 25,000
Grade/Model Run: 12 of 20
Grade/Model Total Production: 440,938
Variant Est. Production: 295,998 (15/0S-M2-21J-HFP-A1P)
Size: 15/0s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Flat
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
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 15365.626G12.S48.M16.H7465.P12176.21J527
Database Version: v52.249
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,327.56
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
512.96
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.872%
Registry Population: 2 (0.01%)

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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 · December 15, 2016

Serial Number J854453 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2016

Serial Number J854453 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2016

Serial Number J864362 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 626 Pocket Watch