Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 280 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 280

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 10247533 Question Mark
Grade: 280 Question Mark
Variation: No. 280 Question Mark
Model: 9 Question Mark
Class: 102 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1904 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 5 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 8,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 7,000 (16S-M9-17J-ONL-A5PTI-NO. 280) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Bridge Type: 3-Finger Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Train Material: Brass Question Mark
Center Wheel Material: Gold Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 4207.280G4.16S827.169M8.O1213.L1498.17J395 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.478 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
24.08 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
9.25 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.016% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
25 (1.25%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.38% Analyzing 57 Sales Question Mark

Help Us Help Others By Improving the Database:

Does this information describe your movement accurately?

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.


swhite1750 29 · April 17, 2022

Serial Number 10246726 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2021

Serial Number 10247671 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2020

Serial Number 10246587 was reported as accurate.

jeromeschley 60 · September 16, 2020

Serial Number 10246791 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2019

Serial Number 10247255 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2019

Serial Number 10247300 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · February 24, 2019

Serial Number 10247897 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2019

Serial Number 10247897 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2019

Serial Number 10246067 was reported as accurate.

todix144 76 · November 27, 2018

Serial Number 10246039 was reported as accurate.

jacobwalls07 143 · December 20, 2017

Serial Number 10246039 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2017

Serial Number 10246039 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 25, 2017

Serial Number 10246578 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · April 15, 2017

Serial Number 10247024 was reported as accurate.

Antiquarian 3 · January 15, 2017

Serial Number 10246802 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2015

Serial Number 10247465 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · April 25, 2015

Serial Number 10246231 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 26, 2014

Serial Number 10247856 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 26, 2014

Serial Number 10247856 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · March 7, 2014

Serial Number 10247818 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · January 25, 2014

Serial Number 10246231 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 'No.280' not 'B.W. Raymond'

lewis23 Supporter 40 · November 6, 2013

Serial Number 10246149 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2013

Serial Number 10246733 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2013

Serial Number 10246733 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2012

Serial Number 10246947 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2012

Serial Number 10247767 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement signed 'No280' not 'B.W. Raymond'
Elgin Grade 280 Pocket Watch