Pocket Watch Database
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Access Date: April 07, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 685
Manufacturer: | Elgin | ![]() |
Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | ![]() |
Movement Serial Number: | P8769 | ![]() |
Grade: | 685 | ![]() |
Model: | 21 | ![]() |
Estimated Production Year: | 1951 | ![]() |
Run Quantity: | 500 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Run: | 1 of 1 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Total Production: | 500 | ![]() |
Size: | 8/0s | ![]() |
Jewels: | 18j | ![]() |
Movement Configuration: | Sweepsecond | ![]() |
Movement Setting: | Pendant | ![]() |
Plate: | 3/4 Plate | ![]() |
Barrel: | Going | ![]() |
Train: | Quick | ![]() |
Regulator: | Plain | ![]() |
Adjusted: | No | ![]() |
Railroad Grade: | No | ![]() |
Case: | Various | ![]() |
Run ID: | 15492.685G1.S222.M1.S223.P12289.18J7 | ![]() |
Database Version: | v52.633 | ![]() |
Advanced Metrics | ||
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 1.51 | ![]() |
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.52 | ![]() |
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.001% | ![]() |
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 1 (0.20%) | ![]() |
Research Note: Run record created based on limited observations. Production totals are likely inaccurate.
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 685
Target Profile: 8/0S-M21-18J-SP-U
Elgin Grade 685 (All Variations): 500 ETP |
8/0S: 500 100.00% 8/0s, Grade 685 |
8/0S-M21: 500 100.00% 8/0s, Grade 685, Model 21 |
8/0S-M21-18J: 500 100.00% 8/0s, Grade 685, Model 21, 18 Jewels |
8/0S-M21-18J-SP: 500 100.00% 8/0s, Grade 685, Model 21, 18 Jewels, Sweepsecond/Pendant/ |
8/0S-M21-18J-SP-U: 500 100.00% |
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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