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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 280 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 280

Mixed Variations:" B.W. Raymond" and "No. 280" Verified in Run

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 10855021
Grade: 280
Variation: Mixed
Model: 9
Class: 102
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 5
Grade/Model Total Production: 8,000
Variant Est. Production: 1,000 (16S-M9-17J-ONL-A5PTI-MIXED)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative)
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: 3-Finger
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Train Material: Brass
Center Wheel Material: Gold
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.
U.S.A.
No. 280 [or B.W. Raymond]
17 Jewels
Safety Pinion
Adjusted
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 4557.280G5.16S918.169M11.O1374.L1564.17J454
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
24.08
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
9.25
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.016%
Registry Population: 8 (0.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -7.69% Analyzing 57 Sales
Research Note: Mixed Variations in Run. #10855474 Verified as Marked "B.W. Raymond." #10855021 Marked as "No. 280."

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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 · February 14, 2020

Serial Number 10855307 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is marked exactly as below, not as your
site says under the category labeled "Movement
Markings". Take special note mine is also labeled
"Adjusted" :
B. W. Raymond
Elgin, Ill (This is a capital "i" and two small
"L's. I apologize for my computer's font).
17 Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Pinion

Anonymous · February 14, 2020

Serial Number 10855307 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 6, 2013

Serial Number 10855570 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 280 Pocket Watch