Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 5781001 (Grade 116)

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Access Date: April 18, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 116

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	5781001
Grade:	116
Variation:	B.W. Raymond
Model:	5
Class:	7
Estimated Production Year:	1895
Run Quantity:	2,000
Grade/Model Run:	19 of 26
Grade/Model Total Production:	28,000
Variant Est. Production:	9,000 (18S-M5-17J)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	17j
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Signing Style:	Formal Script
Movement Inlay Color:	Black
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Moseley
Standard Dial Type:	Double-Sunk
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Temperature:	No
Railroad Grade:	Yes
U.S. Patents:	77078, 347272, 345619
Movement Markings:	B.W. Raymond Elgin, Ill. U.S.A. 17 Jewels Safety Pinion
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case:	Various
Run ID:	2270.116G19.18S1305.185M338.O435.P655.17J43
Database Version:	v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	84.30
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	32.52
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.055%
Registry Population:	24 (1.20%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 116

Target Profile: 18S-M5-17J-ONP-A-B.W. RAYMOND

Elgin Grade 116 (All Variations): 28,000 ETP
18S: 28,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 116
18S-M5: 28,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 116, Model 5
18S-M5-17J: 9,000 32.14% 18s, Grade 116, Model 5, 17 Jewels	Other: 19,000 Other Jewels or Unclassified
18S-M5-17J-ONP: 9,000 32.14% 18s, Grade 116, Model 5, 17 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel
18S-M5-17J-ONP-A: 9,000 32.14%
18S-M5-17J-ONP-A-B.W. RAYMOND: 9,000 32.14%

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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 · March 25, 2021

Serial Number 5782271 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2020

Serial Number 5781365 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2019

Serial Number 5782434 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 12, 2018

Serial Number 5782017 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2016

Serial Number 5781903 was reported as accurate.