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Elgin B.W. Raymond Pocket Watch
Benjamin Wright Raymond was a primary investor in the National Watch Company during the early formation and was appointed the company's first president. The first movement introduced to the market was named in honor of B.W. Raymond. Throughout the history of the company, the B.W. Raymond name was continually utilized on finer grades.
For more information about the B.W. Raymond watches, please read the Comprehensive List of Elgin B.W. Raymond Grades in addition to the catalog information listed below.
Based on production analysis, the estimated total production for all movements marked "B.W. Raymond" is 1,257,831.
Elgin B.W. Raymond Pocket Watch Grade Catalog
| Est. Production Years: |
1867 - 1881 |
| Size: |
18 |
| Model: |
1 |
| Setting: |
Key |
| Configuration: |
Hunting |
| Movement Finish: |
Gilt |
| Jewels: |
15 |
| Adjustments: |
A2P |
| Total Production: |
~27,054 |
| PWDB Rarity Index: |
81.45 |
| Introduced: |
April 1, 1867 |
| Note: |
Keywind, 2 Mixed Runs, 1 Run ENWC |
| Grade Profile Code: |
18s-M1-15j-HGK-A2P-B.W. Raymond/Mixed/Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co. |
The Grade 67 Raymond was the first watch introduced by the National Watch Company and originally retailed for $117. This grade was the first quick-train movement manufactured in America.
| Est. Production Years: |
1873 - 1896 |
| Size: |
18 |
| Model: |
2 |
| Setting: |
Lever |
| Configuration: |
Hunting |
| Movement Finish: |
Gilt |
| Jewels: |
15-17 |
| Adjustments: |
A2P |
| Total Production: |
~70,488 |
| PWDB Rarity Index: |
212.22 |
| Note: |
Several Mixed Runs with ENWC, Upgraded to 17 Jewels in 1894 |
| Grade Profile Code: |
18s-M2-15j/17j-HGL-A2P-National Watch Co./B.W. Raymond/Mixed/Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co. |
| Est. Production Years: |
1887 - 1898 |
| Size: |
18 |
| Model: |
2 |
| Setting: |
Lever |
| Configuration: |
Hunting |
| Movement Finish: |
Nickel |
| Jewels: |
15-17 |
| Adjustments: |
APTI |
| Total Production: |
45,000 |
| PWDB Rarity Index: |
135.48 |
| Note: |
Replaced by G183, Upgraded to 17 Jewels in 1894 |
| Grade Profile Code: |
18s-M2-15j/17j-HNL-APTI-B.W. Raymond |
| Est. Production Years: |
1887 - 1896 |
| Size: |
18 |
| Model: |
5 |
| Setting: |
Pendant |
| Configuration: |
Openface |
| Movement Finish: |
Gilt |
| Jewels: |
15-17 |
| Adjustments: |
Adjusted |
| Total Production: |
35,000 |
| PWDB Rarity Index: |
105.37 |
| Note: |
Upgraded to 17 Jewels in 1894 |
| Grade Profile Code: |
18s-M5-15j/17j-OGP-A-B.W. Raymond |
| Est. Production Years: |
1890 - 1898 |
| Size: |
18 |
| Model: |
5 |
| Setting: |
Pendant |
| Configuration: |
Openface |
| Movement Finish: |
Nickel |
| Jewels: |
15-17 |
| Adjustments: |
Adjusted |
| Total Production: |
28,000 |
| PWDB Rarity Index: |
84.30 |
| Note: |
Replaced by G184, Upgraded to 17 Jewels in 1894 |
| Grade Profile Code: |
18s-M5-15j/17j-ONP-A-B.W. Raymond |
| Est. Production Years: |
c.1897 |
| Size: |
18 |
| Model: |
5 |
| Setting: |
Pendant |
| Configuration: |
Openface |
| Movement Finish: |
Nickel |
| Jewels: |
17 |
| Adjustments: |
AT |
| Total Production: |
~700 |
| PWDB Rarity Index: |
2.10 |
| Note: |
Only 1 BWR Run, c.1897 |
| Grade Profile Code: |
18s-M5-17j-ONP-AT-B.W. Raymond |
| Est. Production Years: |
1898 - 1909 |
| Size: |
18 |
| Model: |
7 |
| Setting: |
Lever |
| Configuration: |
Openface |
| Movement Finish: |
Nickel |
| Jewels: |
17 |
| Adjustments: |
APTI |
| Total Production: |
18,500 |
| PWDB Rarity Index: |
55.70 |
| Grade Profile Code: |
18s-M7-17j-ONL-APTI-B.W. Raymond |
| Est. Production Years: |
1898 - 1905 |
| Size: |
18 |
| Model: |
2 |
| Setting: |
Lever |
| Configuration: |
Hunting |
| Movement Finish: |
Nickel |
| Jewels: |
17 |
| Adjustments: |
Adjusted |
| Total Production: |
11,702 |
| PWDB Rarity Index: |
35.23 |
| Note: |
Replaced G27 |
| Grade Profile Code: |
18s-M2-17j-HNL-A-B.W. Raymond |
| Est. Production Years: |
1898 - 1900 |
| Size: |
18 |
| Model: |
5 |
| Setting: |
Pendant |
| Configuration: |
Openface |
| Movement Finish: |
Nickel |
| Jewels: |
17 |
| Adjustments: |
APT |
| Total Production: |
10,120 |
| PWDB Rarity Index: |
30.47 |
| Note: |
Replaced G116 |
| Grade Profile Code: |
18s-M5-17j-ONP-APT-B.W. Raymond |
| Est. Production Years: |
c.1911-1914 |
| Size: |
12 |
| Model: |
3 |
| Setting: |
Pendant |
| Configuration: |
Openface |
| Movement Finish: |
Nickel |
| Jewels: |
19 |
| Adjustments: |
Temperature, Isochronism, & 5 Positions |
| Total Production: |
~5,000 |
| PWDB Rarity Index: |
15.05 |
| Note: |
OF, Changed to BWR c.1911 |
| Grade Profile Code: |
12s-M3-19j-ONP-A5PTI-Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co./B.W. Raymond |
| Est. Production Years: |
c.1911-1914 |
| Size: |
12 |
| Model: |
2 |
| Setting: |
Pendant |
| Configuration: |
Hunting |
| Movement Finish: |
Nickel |
| Jewels: |
19 |
| Adjustments: |
Temperature, Isochronism, & 5 Positions |
| Total Production: |
~5,000 |
| PWDB Rarity Index: |
15.05 |
| Note: |
HTG, Changed to BWR c.1911 |
| Grade Profile Code: |
12s-M2-19j-HNP-A5PTI-Elgin Nat'l Watch Co./B.W. Raymond |
| Est. Production Years: |
1899 - 1900 |
| Size: |
18 |
| Model: |
7 |
| Setting: |
Lever |
| Configuration: |
Openface |
| Movement Finish: |
Nickel |
| Jewels: |
17 |
| Adjustments: |
Adjusted |
| Total Production: |
880 |
| PWDB Rarity Index: |
2.65 |
| Grade Profile Code: |
18s-M7-17j-ONL-A-B.W. Raymond |
| Est. Production Years: |
1900 - 1914 |
| Size: |
18 |
| Model: |
8 |
| Setting: |
Lever |
| Configuration: |
Openface |
| Movement Finish: |
Nickel |
| Jewels: |
19 |
| Adjustments: |
Temperature, Isochronism, & 5 Positions |
| Total Production: |
67,500 |
| PWDB Rarity Index: |
203.22 |
| Note: |
Some WI, Replaced by G385 |
| Grade Profile Code: |
18s-M8-19j-ONL-A5PTI-B.W. Raymond/Not Made/B.W. Raymond Diamond CJ |
| Est. Production Years: |
c.1905 |
| Size: |
18 |
| Model: |
9 |
| Setting: |
Lever |
| Configuration: |
Hunting |
| Movement Finish: |
Nickel |
| Jewels: |
21 |
| Adjustments: |
Temperature, Isochronism, & 5 Positions |
| Total Production: |
87 |
| PWDB Rarity Index: |
0.26 |
| Note: |
Mixed Variants, 87 Marked BWR |
| Grade Profile Code: |
18s-M9-21j-HNL-A5PTI-Mixed/Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. |
| Est. Production Years: |
1904 |
| Size: |
16 |
| Model: |
9 |
| Setting: |
Lever |
| Configuration: |
Openface |
| Movement Finish: |
Nickel |
| Jewels: |
17 |
| Adjustments: |
Temperature, Isochronism, & 5 Positions |
| Total Production: |
~500 |
| PWDB Rarity Index: |
1.50 |
| Note: |
BWR Mixed in 1 Run, c.1904 |
| Grade Profile Code: |
16s-M9-17j-ONL-A5PTI-No. 280/Mixed |
| Est. Production Years: |
1906 - 1907 |
| Size: |
16 |
| Model: |
8 |
| Setting: |
Lever |
| Configuration: |
Hunting |
| Movement Finish: |
Nickel |
| Jewels: |
17 |
| Adjustments: |
Temperature, Isochronism, & 5 Positions |
| Total Production: |
1,500 |
| PWDB Rarity Index: |
4.51 |
| Grade Profile Code: |
16s-M8-17j-HNL-A5PTI-B.W. Raymond/Not Made |
| Est. Production Years: |
1909 |
| Size: |
16 |
| Model: |
13 |
| Setting: |
Lever |
| Configuration: |
Openface |
| Movement Finish: |
Nickel |
| Jewels: |
17 |
| Adjustments: |
Temperature, Isochronism, & 5 Positions |
| Total Production: |
1,000 |
| PWDB Rarity Index: |
3.01 |
| Grade Profile Code: |
16s-M13-17j-ONL-A5PTI-B.W. Raymond |
| Est. Production Years: |
1910 - 1918 |
| Size: |
16 |
| Model: |
15 |
| Setting: |
Lever |
| Configuration: |
Openface |
| Movement Finish: |
Nickel |
| Jewels: |
19 |
| Adjustments: |
Temperature, Isochronism, & 5 Positions |
| Total Production: |
35,700 |
| PWDB Rarity Index: |
107.48 |
| Note: |
Some WI |
| Grade Profile Code: |
16s-M15-19j-ONL-A5PTI-B.W. Raymond |
| Est. Production Years: |
1910 - 1911 |
| Size: |
16 |
| Model: |
15 |
| Setting: |
Lever |
| Configuration: |
Openface |
| Movement Finish: |
Nickel |
| Jewels: |
17 |
| Adjustments: |
Temperature, Isochronism, & 5 Positions |
| Total Production: |
7,300 |
| PWDB Rarity Index: |
21.98 |
| Grade Profile Code: |
16s-M15-17j-ONL-A5PTI-B.W. Raymond |
| Est. Production Years: |
1910 - 1913 |
| Size: |
16 |
| Model: |
14 |
| Setting: |
Lever |
| Configuration: |
Hunting |
| Movement Finish: |
Nickel |
| Jewels: |
19 |
| Adjustments: |
5 Positions |
| Total Production: |
4,000 |
| PWDB Rarity Index: |
12.04 |
| Grade Profile Code: |
16s-M14-19j-HNL-A5P-B.W. Raymond |
| Est. Production Years: |
1911 - 1912 |
| Size: |
18 |
| Model: |
8 |
| Setting: |
Lever |
| Configuration: |
Openface |
| Movement Finish: |
Nickel |
| Jewels: |
17 |
| Adjustments: |
Temperature, Isochronism, & 5 Positions |
| Total Production: |
1,500 |
| PWDB Rarity Index: |
4.51 |
| Note: |
Replaced G240 |
| Grade Profile Code: |
18s-M8-17j-ONL-A5PTI-B.W. Raymond/Not Made |
| Est. Production Years: |
1911 |
| Size: |
18 |
| Model: |
8 |
| Setting: |
Lever |
| Configuration: |
Openface |
| Movement Finish: |
Nickel |
| Jewels: |
21 |
| Adjustments: |
Temperature, Isochronism, & 5 Positions |
| Total Production: |
~4,000 |
| PWDB Rarity Index: |
12.04 |
| Note: |
Some WI, Some Marked “No. 349” |
| Grade Profile Code: |
18s-M8-21j-ONL-A5PTI-Mixed |
| Est. Production Years: |
1911 - 1913 |
| Size: |
16 |
| Model: |
15 |
| Setting: |
Lever |
| Configuration: |
Openface |
| Movement Finish: |
Nickel |
| Jewels: |
21 |
| Adjustments: |
Temperature, Isochronism, & 5 Positions |
| Total Production: |
~8,000 |
| PWDB Rarity Index: |
24.08 |
| Note: |
Some WI, Some Marked “Father Time” |
| Grade Profile Code: |
16s-M15-21j-ONL-A5PTI-B.W. Raymond/Mixed |
| Est. Production Years: |
1912 |
| Size: |
16 |
| Model: |
17 |
| Setting: |
Lever |
| Configuration: |
Hunting |
| Movement Finish: |
Nickel |
| Jewels: |
19 |
| Adjustments: |
Temperature, Isochronism, & 5 Positions |
| Total Production: |
~200 |
| PWDB Rarity Index: |
0.60 |
| Note: |
1 Run, Terminated After ~200 Units |
| Grade Profile Code: |
16s-M17-19j-HNL-A5PTI-B.W. Raymond/Not Made |
| Est. Production Years: |
1917 |
| Size: |
16 |
| Model: |
24 |
| Setting: |
Pendant |
| Configuration: |
Openface |
| Movement Finish: |
Nickel |
| Jewels: |
19 |
| Adjustments: |
Temperature & 5 Positions |
| Total Production: |
~100 |
| PWDB Rarity Index: |
0.30 |
| Note: |
1 Run, Terminated After ~100 Units |
| Grade Profile Code: |
16s-M24-19j-ONP-A5PT-B.W. Raymond/Not Made |
| Est. Production Years: |
1918 - 1922 |
| Size: |
16 |
| Model: |
15 |
| Setting: |
Lever |
| Configuration: |
Openface |
| Movement Finish: |
Nickel |
| Jewels: |
19 |
| Adjustments: |
Temperature, Isochronism, & 5 Positions |
| Total Production: |
64,000 |
| PWDB Rarity Index: |
192.69 |
| Note: |
Some WI |
| Grade Profile Code: |
16s-M15-19j-ONL-A5PTI-B.W. Raymond |
| Est. Production Years: |
1923 - 1927 |
| Size: |
16 |
| Model: |
15 |
| Setting: |
Lever |
| Configuration: |
Openface |
| Movement Finish: |
Nickel |
| Jewels: |
21 |
| Adjustments: |
Temperature, Isochronism, & 5 Positions |
| Total Production: |
21,000 |
| PWDB Rarity Index: |
63.22 |
| Note: |
Some WI |
| Grade Profile Code: |
16s-M15-21j-ONL-A5PTI-B.W. Raymond |
| Est. Production Years: |
1923 - 1944 |
| Size: |
16 |
| Model: |
15 |
| Setting: |
Lever |
| Configuration: |
Openface |
| Movement Finish: |
Nickel/goldflash |
| Jewels: |
21 |
| Adjustments: |
A5PTI/A6PTI |
| Total Production: |
185,400 |
| PWDB Rarity Index: |
558.20 |
| Note: |
Some WI, Some Gold Flashed |
| Grade Profile Code: |
16s-M15-21j-ONL/OGL-A5PTI/A6PTI-B.W. Raymond/B.W. Raymond Gold Flashed |
| Est. Production Years: |
1932 - 1934 |
| Size: |
16 |
| Model: |
15 |
| Setting: |
Lever |
| Configuration: |
Openface |
| Movement Finish: |
Nickel |
| Jewels: |
23 |
| Adjustments: |
A6PTI |
| Total Production: |
5,000 |
| PWDB Rarity Index: |
15.05 |
| Note: |
All WI, Motor Barrel |
| Grade Profile Code: |
16s-M15-23j-ONL-A6PTI-B.W. Raymond |
| Est. Production Years: |
1933 - 1934 |
| Size: |
16 |
| Model: |
15 |
| Setting: |
Lever |
| Configuration: |
Openface |
| Movement Finish: |
Nickel |
| Jewels: |
21 |
| Adjustments: |
A5PTI/A6PTI |
| Total Production: |
4,600 |
| PWDB Rarity Index: |
13.85 |
| Note: |
Some GCT WI |
| Grade Profile Code: |
16s-M15-21j-ONL-A5PTI/A6PTI-B.W. Raymond |
| Est. Production Years: |
1938 - 1941 |
| Size: |
16 |
| Model: |
15 |
| Setting: |
Lever |
| Configuration: |
Openface |
| Movement Finish: |
Nickel |
| Jewels: |
23 |
| Adjustments: |
Temperature, Isochronism, & 5 Positions |
| Total Production: |
10,000 |
| PWDB Rarity Index: |
30.10 |
| Note: |
Motor Barrel |
| Grade Profile Code: |
16s-M15-23j-ONL-A5PTI-B.W. Raymond |
| Est. Production Years: |
1940 - 1943 |
| Size: |
16 |
| Model: |
15 |
| Setting: |
Pendant |
| Configuration: |
Openface |
| Movement Finish: |
Nickel/goldflash |
| Jewels: |
21-22 |
| Adjustments: |
Temperature, Isochronism, & 5 Positions |
| Total Production: |
20,800 |
| PWDB Rarity Index: |
62.62 |
| Note: |
Some Gold Flashed, Some GCT |
| Grade Profile Code: |
16s-M15-22j/21j-ONP/OGP-A5PTI-B.W. Raymond |
| Est. Production Years: |
1941 |
| Size: |
16 |
| Model: |
15 |
| Setting: |
Pendant |
| Configuration: |
Openface |
| Movement Finish: |
Nickel |
| Jewels: |
22 |
| Adjustments: |
Temperature & 5 Positions |
| Total Production: |
200 |
| PWDB Rarity Index: |
0.60 |
| Note: |
Sweep Second, GCT, Hack Seconds |
| Grade Profile Code: |
16s-M15-22j-ONP-A5PT |
| Est. Production Years: |
1944 - 1946 |
| Size: |
16 |
| Model: |
15 |
| Setting: |
Lever |
| Configuration: |
Openface |
| Movement Finish: |
Nickel |
| Jewels: |
21 |
| Adjustments: |
Temperature, Isochronism, & 5 Positions |
| Total Production: |
8,000 |
| PWDB Rarity Index: |
24.08 |
| Grade Profile Code: |
16s-M15-21j-ONL-A5PTI-B.W. Raymond |
| Est. Production Years: |
1947 - 1955 |
| Size: |
16 |
| Model: |
20 |
| Setting: |
Lever |
| Configuration: |
Openface |
| Movement Finish: |
Nickel |
| Jewels: |
21 |
| Adjustments: |
A5PTI/A6PTI |
| Total Production: |
~550,000 |
| PWDB Rarity Index: |
1,655.93 |
| Note: |
Some Early (c.1947-1948) G571 Movements are not marked BWR |
| Grade Profile Code: |
16s-M20-21j-ONL-A5PTI/A6PTI-B.W. Raymond 8ADJ/B.W. Raymond 9ADJ/8ADJ |
| Grade Number |
Est. Production Years |
Size |
Model |
Setting |
Configuration |
Movement Finish |
Jewels |
Adjustments |
Est. Production |
| 69 |
1867 - 1881 |
18 |
1 |
Key |
Hunting |
Gilt |
15 |
A2P |
~27,054 |
| 70 |
1873 - 1896 |
18 |
2 |
Lever |
Hunting |
Gilt |
15-17 |
A2P |
~70,488 |
| 27 |
1887 - 1898 |
18 |
2 |
Lever |
Hunting |
Nickel |
15-17 |
APTI |
45,000 |
| 77 |
1887 - 1896 |
18 |
5 |
Pendant |
Openface |
Gilt |
15-17 |
A |
35,000 |
| 116 |
1890 - 1898 |
18 |
5 |
Pendant |
Openface |
Nickel |
15-17 |
A |
28,000 |
| 166 |
c.1897 |
18 |
5 |
Pendant |
Openface |
Nickel |
17 |
AT |
~700 |
| 180 |
1898 - 1909 |
18 |
7 |
Lever |
Openface |
Nickel |
17 |
APTI |
18,500 |
| 183 |
1898 - 1905 |
18 |
2 |
Lever |
Hunting |
Nickel |
17 |
A |
11,702 |
| 184 |
1898 - 1900 |
18 |
5 |
Pendant |
Openface |
Nickel |
17 |
APT |
10,120 |
| 193 |
c.1911-1914 |
12 |
3 |
Pendant |
Openface |
Nickel |
19 |
A5PTI |
~5,000 |
| 189 |
c.1911-1914 |
12 |
2 |
Pendant |
Hunting |
Nickel |
19 |
A5PTI |
~5,000 |
| 273 |
1899 - 1900 |
18 |
7 |
Lever |
Openface |
Nickel |
17 |
A |
880 |
| 240 |
1900 - 1914 |
18 |
8 |
Lever |
Openface |
Nickel |
19 |
A5PTI |
67,500 |
| 274 |
c.1905 |
18 |
9 |
Lever |
Hunting |
Nickel |
21 |
A5PTI |
87 |
| 280 |
1904 |
16 |
9 |
Lever |
Openface |
Nickel |
17 |
A5PTI |
~500 |
| 341 |
1906 - 1907 |
16 |
8 |
Lever |
Hunting |
Nickel |
17 |
A5PTI |
1,500 |
| 361 |
1909 |
16 |
13 |
Lever |
Openface |
Nickel |
17 |
A5PTI |
1,000 |
| 372 |
1910 - 1918 |
16 |
15 |
Lever |
Openface |
Nickel |
19 |
A5PTI |
35,700 |
| 370 |
1910 - 1911 |
16 |
15 |
Lever |
Openface |
Nickel |
17 |
A5PTI |
7,300 |
| 371 |
1910 - 1913 |
16 |
14 |
Lever |
Hunting |
Nickel |
19 |
A5P |
4,000 |
| 385 |
1911 - 1912 |
18 |
8 |
Lever |
Openface |
Nickel |
17 |
A5PTI |
1,500 |
| 390 |
1911 |
18 |
8 |
Lever |
Openface |
Nickel |
21 |
A5PTI |
~4,000 |
| 391 |
1911 - 1913 |
16 |
15 |
Lever |
Openface |
Nickel |
21 |
A5PTI |
~8,000 |
| 401 |
1912 |
16 |
17 |
Lever |
Hunting |
Nickel |
19 |
A5PTI |
~200 |
| 448 |
1917 |
16 |
24 |
Pendant |
Openface |
Nickel |
19 |
A5PT |
~100 |
| 455 |
1918 - 1922 |
16 |
15 |
Lever |
Openface |
Nickel |
19 |
A5PTI |
64,000 |
| 472 |
1923 - 1927 |
16 |
15 |
Lever |
Openface |
Nickel |
21 |
A5PTI |
21,000 |
| 478 |
1923 - 1944 |
16 |
15 |
Lever |
Openface |
Nickel/goldflash |
21 |
A5PTI/A6PTI |
185,400 |
| 494 |
1932 - 1934 |
16 |
15 |
Lever |
Openface |
Nickel |
23 |
A6PTI |
5,000 |
| 506 |
1933 - 1934 |
16 |
15 |
Lever |
Openface |
Nickel |
21 |
A5PTI/A6PTI |
4,600 |
| 540 |
1938 - 1941 |
16 |
15 |
Lever |
Openface |
Nickel |
23 |
A5PTI |
10,000 |
| 581 |
1940 - 1943 |
16 |
15 |
Pendant |
Openface |
Nickel/goldflash |
21-22 |
A5PTI |
20,800 |
| 544 |
1941 |
16 |
15 |
Pendant |
Openface |
Nickel |
22 |
A5PT |
200 |
| 590 |
1944 - 1946 |
16 |
15 |
Lever |
Openface |
Nickel |
21 |
A5PTI |
8,000 |
| 571 |
1947 - 1955 |
16 |
20 |
Lever |
Openface |
Nickel |
21 |
A5PTI/A6PTI |
~550,000 |
| Est. Total Production: |
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1,257,831 |
Further Reading and References:
1871 Elgin Almanac, National Watch Company, 1871
1872 Elgin Almanac, National Watch Company, 1872
1873 Elgin Almanac, National Watch Company, 1873
1874 Elgin Almanac, National Watch Company, 1874
1875 Elgin Almanac, National Watch Company, 1875
1876 Elgin Almanac, National Watch Company, 1876
1896 Elgin Material Catalog, Elgin National Watch Company, 1896
1904 Elgin Material Catalog, Elgin National Watch Company, 1904
1915 Elgin Material Catalog, Elgin National Watch Company, 1915
1927 Elgin Material Catalog, Elgin National Watch Company, 1927
c.1950 Elgin Material Catalog Supplements, Elgin National Watch Company, c.1950
The Complete History of Watch Making in America by Charles S. Crossman
The Watch Factories of America Past and Present: A complete history of Watch Making in America by Henry G. Abbott
Elgin National Watch Company, The Keystone, August 1890
NOTE: Production metrics are based on the Elgin Numbered Grade Classification System. Other variants, including "unnamed" movements and movements with different named grades may have recieved the same grade number. The data on these pages attempts to segment and isolate the targeted named grade within the number classification for analysis.
