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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: 4553768
Grade: 70
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 2
Class: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1892
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 43 of 53
Grade/Model Total Production: 74,500
Variant Est. Production: 51,988 (18S-M2-15J-HGL-A2P-B.W. RAYMOND)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
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
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 1760.70G43.18S1038.182M128.H1406.L842.15J518
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: 17 (0.85%)
$ 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.


Anonymous · June 11, 2023

Serial Number 4553331 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2023

Serial Number 4553331 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 28, 2020

Serial Number 4553362 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

okiejohn 379 · October 25, 2019

Serial Number 4553117 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Anonymous · September 19, 2018

Serial Number 4553750 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Anonymous · June 18, 2017

Serial Number 4552708 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Anonymous · May 2, 2017

Serial Number 4552708 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Your database has the jewels listed as 15 jewels,
actually mine is 17 jewels? Thank you! Great job,
love the database!
Curator Response: Verified to have 17-Jewels. The "17-Jewels" marking appears to be a post-production addition. [eBay #162496651502]

Anonymous · June 28, 2014

Serial Number 4552890 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2013

Serial Number 4553663 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · July 29, 2013

Serial Number 4553179 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2013

Serial Number 4553162 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2012

Serial Number 4553663 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2012

Serial Number 4552764 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 70 Pocket Watch