Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 506 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 506

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 34483001
Grade: 506
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1933
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 10
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,600
Variant Est. Production: 4,100 (16S-M15-21J-ONL-A6PTI)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Mixed
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Ball
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 6
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Wind Indicator Available: Yes
Wind Indicator Present: Yes
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Movement Markings: B.W. Raymond
Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Adjusted 6 Positions
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 14051.506G9.16S3600.1615M309.O6592.L2431.21J419
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
13.85
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.29
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.009%
Registry Population: 19 (1.90%)

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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.


steve288 264 · August 27, 2022

Serial Number 34483328 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2022

Serial Number 34483621 was reported as accurate.

steve288 264 · January 18, 2022

Serial Number 34483328 was reported as accurate.

bwcrtime 188 · June 24, 2021

Serial Number 34483049 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2021

Serial Number 34483919 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2021

Serial Number 34483919 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2020

Serial Number 34483227 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2020

Serial Number 34483600 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 28, 2020

Serial Number 34483269 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2019

Serial Number 34483904 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 9, 2018

Serial Number 34483593 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · January 10, 2018

Serial Number 34483593 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2017

Serial Number 34483060 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 28, 2017

Serial Number 34483060 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2017

Serial Number 34483020 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · January 30, 2016

Serial Number 34483319 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2015

Serial Number 34483013 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 7, 2014

Serial Number 34483442 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 6, 2014

Serial Number 34483507 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 15, 2014

Serial Number 34483491 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2014

Serial Number 34483507 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: watch has winding indicator

jibberyerkibber 50 · October 2, 2013

Serial Number 34483906 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The wind indicator is present. Thanks.

Anonymous · August 2, 2013

Serial Number 34483622 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2012

Serial Number 34483567 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch has winding indicator
Elgin Grade 506 Pocket Watch