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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: 300001
Grade: 70
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 2
Class: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1873
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 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: 280.70G3.18S260.182M17.H279.L17.15J73
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
223.06
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: 3 (0.30%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.41% 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 · September 7, 2022

Serial Number 300804 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 27, 2018

Serial Number 300030 was reported as accurate.

eryan003 1 · September 23, 2016

Serial Number 300026 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 11, 2016

Serial Number 300009 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 6, 2014

Serial Number 300569 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 70 Pocket Watch