Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 626 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 626

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: V294676 Question Mark
Grade: 626 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1949 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 50,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 16 of 20 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 440,938 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 295,998 (15/0S-M2-21J-HFP-A1P) Question Mark
Size: 15/0s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Flat Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 1 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 15631.626G16.S94.M25.H7567.P12401.21J593 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.479 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,327.56 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
512.96 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.872% Question Mark

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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 190 · 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 4083 · 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