Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 10855021 (Grade 280)

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Access Date: December 02, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

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
Case:	Various
Run ID:	4558.280G5.16S918.169M11.O1374.L1565.17J454
Data Research:	1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.478
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: Scoped for This Run Only	8 (0.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-2.38% 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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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 280

Target Profile: 16S-M9-17J-ONL-A5PTI-MIXED

Elgin Grade 280 (All Variations): 8,000 ETP
16S: 8,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 280
16S-M9: 8,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 280, Model 9
16S-M9-17J: 8,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 280, Model 9, 17 Jewels
16S-M9-17J-ONL: 8,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 280, Model 9, 17 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel
16S-M9-17J-ONL-A5PTI: 8,000 100.00%
16S-M9-17J-ONL-A5PTI-MIXED: 1,000 12.50%	Other: 7,000 Other Variants or Unclassified

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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