Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 70 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 70

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1094700
Grade: 70
Variation: Mixed
Model: 2
Class: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1883
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 18 of 53
Grade/Model Total Production: 74,500
Variant Est. Production: 7,000 (18S-M2-15J-HGL-A2P-MIXED)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script
Movement Inlay Color: None
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 2
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Adjustment Tolerance: [21] 2P +/- 15 s/24hrs., Temp. +/- 8 s/16hrs., Reg. +/- 5 s/24hrs.
Railroad Grade: Yes
U.S. Patents: 77078
Movement Markings: B.W. Raymond [or Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.]
Elgin, Ill.
Adjusted
Patent Pinion
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 671.70G18.18S477.182M67.H643.L184.15J161
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
224.30
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
86.62
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.147%
Registry Population: 50 (1.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.21% Analyzing 339 Sales

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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.


awalker1829 Supporter 63 · March 3, 2023

Serial Number 1090279 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2022

Serial Number 1090279 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2022

Serial Number 1090566 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2021

Serial Number 1093748 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3459 · May 31, 2020

Serial Number 1093529 was reported as accurate.

georged 160 · April 21, 2020

Serial Number 1093158 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2020

Serial Number 1090957 was reported as accurate.

georged 160 · April 13, 2020

Serial Number 1093158 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2019

Serial Number 1092595 was reported as accurate.

Dalblack 1 · August 6, 2019

Serial Number 1094012 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2019

Serial Number 1093306 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is marked 'Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.' in
Gothic lettering; also marked 'Adjusted' and
'Patent Pinion'. No other markings.

Anonymous · July 13, 2019

Serial Number 1090320 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2019

Serial Number 1090320 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 9, 2019

Serial Number 1091112 was reported as accurate.

Darrjess 1 · April 8, 2019

Serial Number 1090927 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 4, 2018

Serial Number 1092415 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2018

Serial Number 1093971 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2018

Serial Number 1090175 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 18, 2018

Serial Number 1092408 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2018

Serial Number 1091174 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 17, 2018

Serial Number 1090175 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2018

Serial Number 1091856 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2017

Serial Number 1091215 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 15, 2016

Serial Number 1091215 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2016

Serial Number 1093141 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2015

Serial Number 1094296 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2015

Serial Number 1092316 was reported as accurate.

bcole60 30 · February 6, 2015

Serial Number 1092316 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 17, 2014

Serial Number 1090021 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 11, 2014

Serial Number 1092816 was reported as accurate.

Graves42 3 · March 10, 2014

Serial Number 1091360 was reported as accurate.

chevykingpower 215 · March 2, 2014

Serial Number 1093114 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2013

Serial Number 1094010 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2013

Serial Number 1092051 was reported as accurate.

69abody 166 · October 13, 2013

Serial Number 1093673 was reported as accurate.

69abody 166 · October 13, 2013

Serial Number 1093673 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2013

Serial Number 1093673 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2013

Serial Number 1093673 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2013

Serial Number 1094080 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 27, 2013

Serial Number 1092408 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2013

Serial Number 1091969 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2013

Serial Number 1091980 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · May 21, 2013

Serial Number 1093838 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from No to 2

Anonymous · May 14, 2013

Serial Number 1091969 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2013

Serial Number 1091969 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 5, 2013

Serial Number 1090611 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2013

Serial Number 1093354 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2013

Serial Number 1093383 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2013

Serial Number 1093838 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 7, 2013

Serial Number 1094700 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 70 Pocket Watch