Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 494 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 494

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 34948001
Grade: 494
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1934
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 5
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Jeweled Motor
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
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 14171.494G5.16S3611.1615M314.O6618.L2436.23J62
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
14.97
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.76
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.010%
Registry Population: 29 (2.90%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -13.98% Analyzing 80 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 · August 31, 2021

Serial Number 34948447 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 12, 2021

Serial Number 34948193 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 12, 2021

Serial Number 34948303 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2021

Serial Number 34948251 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · September 21, 2020

Serial Number 34948868 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · September 18, 2020

Serial Number 34948868 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2020

Serial Number 34948251 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 9, 2020

Serial Number 34948251 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2020

Serial Number 34948597 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2019

Serial Number 34948788 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · January 27, 2019

Serial Number 34948198 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2018

Serial Number 34948650 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2018

Serial Number 34948650 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2018

Serial Number 34948650 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · February 19, 2016

Serial Number 34948138 was reported as accurate.

aelgtoer 15 · February 11, 2016

Serial Number 34948257 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2015

Serial Number 34948117 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · April 18, 2015

Serial Number 34948309 was reported as accurate.

locomotive Supporter 81 · April 12, 2015

Serial Number 34948356 was reported as accurate.

philsan1a 221 · April 7, 2015

Serial Number 34948309 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2015

Serial Number 34948271 was reported as accurate.

smoken 110 · June 18, 2014

Serial Number 34948399 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Has wind indicator

smoken 110 · June 18, 2014

Serial Number 34948399 was reported as accurate.

FlyBoy55 7 · January 21, 2014

Serial Number 34948155 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Has Elgin "Star" dial and wind indicator on it.

texascoin 11 · September 16, 2013

Serial Number 34948773 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Wind Indicator present

Cricket55 1 · August 25, 2013

Serial Number 34948530 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2013

Serial Number 34948035 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2013

Serial Number 34948041 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked B. W. Raymond and has a Winding Indicator.
Railroad Grade all they way...

Anonymous · July 25, 2012

Serial Number 34948854 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement signed B.W.Raymond and has Winding
Indicator.
Elgin Grade 494 Pocket Watch