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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 69 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 69

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1990
Grade: 69
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 1
Class: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1867
Run Quantity: 400
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 24
Grade/Model Total Production: 29,054
Variant Est. Production: 26,054 (18S-M1-15J-HGK-A2P-B.W. RAYMOND)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
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
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 4.69G2.18S3.181M3.H3.K3.15J3
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
86.99
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
33.75
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.057%
Registry Population: 5 (1.25%)

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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 · December 8, 2019

Serial Number 1986 was reported as accurate.

Dtvoreis 1 · June 14, 2019

Serial Number 2146 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2019

Serial Number 2146 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2019

Serial Number 2145 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2018

Serial Number 2160 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 21, 2018

Serial Number 2163 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 29, 2018

Serial Number 2150 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2018

Serial Number 2105 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2017

Serial Number 2040 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2016

Serial Number 1969 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 5, 2015

Serial Number 1957 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2014

Serial Number 2167 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2014

Serial Number 02012 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2014

Serial Number 2035 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2013

Serial Number 2031 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 17, 2013

Serial Number 2035 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 29, 2013

Serial Number 2069 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 29, 2013

Serial Number 2069 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 29, 2013

Serial Number 2069 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 9, 2013

Serial Number 1841 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2012

Serial Number 1867 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 18, 2012

Serial Number 2025 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 69 Pocket Watch