Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number N837214 (Grade 626)

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Access Date: February 08, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 626

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	N837214
Grade:	626
Model:	2
Estimated Production Year:	1951
Run Quantity:	36,000
Grade/Model Run:	15 of 20
Grade/Model Total Production:	440,938
Variant Est. Production:	115,940 (15/0S-M2-21J-HFP-A1PTI)
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 to Position:	Yes
Adjusted # of Positions:	1
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism:	Yes
Total Adjustments:	4
Railroad Grade:	No
Case:	Various
Run ID:	15476.626G15.S64.M23.H7509.P12274.21J552
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.608
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: Scoped for This Run Only	2 (0.01%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 626

Target Profile: 15/0S-M2-21J-HFP-A1PTI

Elgin Grade 626 (All Variations): 440,938 ETP
15/0S: 440,938 100.00% 15/0s, Grade 626
15/0S-M2: 440,938 100.00% 15/0s, Grade 626, Model 2
15/0S-M2-21J: 440,938 100.00% 15/0s, Grade 626, Model 2, 21 Jewels
15/0S-M2-21J-HFP: 440,938 100.00% 15/0s, Grade 626, Model 2, 21 Jewels, Hunting/Pendant/Flat
15/0S-M2-21J-HFP-A1PTI: 115,940 26.29%	Other: 324,998 Other Adjustments or Unclassified

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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.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5336 · January 9, 2025

Serial Number N841139 was reported as accurate.

Beezqueen 45 · March 20, 2022

Serial Number N837214 was reported as accurate.

Beezqueen 45 · February 28, 2021

Serial Number N837214 was reported as accurate.

jrussell2002 106 · February 1, 2020

Serial Number N812107 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 3, 2017

Serial Number N818538 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is adjusted to 4 positions.

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. "4 Adjustments" does not equate to being adjusted to 4 positions. The total adjustment count includes positions, temperature, and isochronism.