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Access Date: April 16, 2024
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: V294676
Grade: 626
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1949
Run Quantity: 50,000
Grade/Model Run: 16 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: 15630.626G16.S94.M25.H7566.P12401.21J592
Database Version: v52.235
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: 1 (0.00%)
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 626

Target Profile: 15/0S-M2-21J-HFP-A1P

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-A1P: 295,998 67.13% Other: 144,940
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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.

cmould Supporter 192 · November 18, 2023

Serial Number V296297 was reported as accurate.

bwcrtime 188 · August 12, 2023

Serial Number V286633 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2021

Serial Number V257658 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 15, 2020

Serial Number V289435 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2018

Serial Number V287411 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My elgin watch v 287411 is a 575 USA 4 adjustment
15 jewel
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.

Groovysalsa 109 · December 24, 2015

Serial Number V294676 was reported as accurate.

Groovysalsa 109 · December 24, 2015

Serial Number V294676 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 26, 2015

Serial Number V258471 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3990 · February 17, 2015

Serial Number V251787 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2014

Serial Number V295592 was reported as accurate.

Dch525 25 · September 26, 2013

Serial Number V276942 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2013

Serial Number V285940 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 626 Pocket Watch