Pocket Watch Database
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Access Date: February 26, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 617
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | U301647 | |
| Grade: | 617 | |
| Model: | 4 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1947 | |
| Run Quantity: | 47,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 18 of 20 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 236,000 | |
| Size: | 21/0s | |
| Jewels: | 17j | |
| Movement Setting: | Pendant | |
| Plate: | 3/4 Plate | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Train: | Quick | |
| Regulator: | Plain | |
| Adjusted: | No | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 15573.617G18.S280.M43.U700.P12351.17J2650 | |
| Data Research: |
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.614 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 710.54 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 274.52 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.466% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 1 (0.00%) | |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 617
Target Profile: 21/0S-M4-17J-P-U
| Elgin Grade 617 (All Variations): 236,000 ETP |
| 21/0S: 236,000 100.00% 21/0s, Grade 617 |
| 21/0S-M4: 236,000 100.00% 21/0s, Grade 617, Model 4 |
| 21/0S-M4-17J: 236,000 100.00% 21/0s, Grade 617, Model 4, 17 Jewels |
| 21/0S-M4-17J-P: 236,000 100.00% 21/0s, Grade 617, Model 4, 17 Jewels, /Pendant/ |
| 21/0S-M4-17J-P-U: 236,000 100.00% |
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.
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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 · February 21, 2023
Serial Number U303967 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 19, 2021
Serial Number U306106 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 14, 2018
Serial Number U314780 was reported as accurate.