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Access Date: May 20, 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: N86126
Grade: 626
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1951
Run Quantity: 52,000
Grade/Model Run: 14 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
Case: Various
Run ID: 15448.626G14.S62.M21.H7499.P12250.21J546
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version: v52.294
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%
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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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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.

jason4kstate 252 · November 11, 2020

Serial Number N121057 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2020

Serial Number N91021 was reported as accurate.

rtwatches 943 · September 21, 2018

Serial Number N116399 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2018

Serial Number N80229 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: by d w raymond , 21 jewels, 8 adjustments
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.

Anonymous · July 8, 2018

Serial Number N120693 was reported as accurate.

Maddmaxxtoo 27 · May 22, 2018

Serial Number N126508 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 9, 2016

Serial Number N96629 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4002 · June 27, 2014

Serial Number N127029 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4002 · January 25, 2014

Serial Number N124136 was reported as accurate.

jackallen 70 · June 30, 2013

Serial Number N125959 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 626 Pocket Watch