Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 166 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 166

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 6592001
Grade: 166
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 5
Class: 7
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Run Quantity: 700
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 7
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,011
Variant Est. Production: 700 (18S-M5-17J-ONP-AT-B.W. RAYMOND)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 2623.166G4.18S1462.185M417.O558.P891.17J124
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
12.01
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.61
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.008%
Registry Population: 3 (0.43%)
Research Note: #6592540: Verified as Marked "B.W. Raymond."

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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 6592221 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 379 · November 9, 2020

Serial Number 6592540 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is marked, "B.W. Raymond".
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · September 16, 2016

Serial Number 6592024 was reported as accurate.

jcammaro 68 · May 14, 2016

Serial Number 6592024 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement is stamped BW Raymond. not father time.
can this be true ?

Anonymous · April 14, 2015

Serial Number 6592192 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 8, 2014

Serial Number 6592314 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2014

Serial Number 6592459 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 166 Pocket Watch