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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 69 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 69

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 126087
Grade: 69
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 1
Class: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1872
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 16 of 24
Grade/Model Total Production: 29,054
Variant Est. Production: 26,054 (18S-M1-15J-HGK-A2P-B.W. RAYMOND)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 2
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Adjustment Tolerance: [21] 2P +/- 15 s/24hrs., Temp. +/- 8 s/16hrs., Reg. +/- 5 s/24hrs.
Railroad Grade: Yes
U.S. Patents: 77078
Movement Markings: B.W. Raymond
Elgin, Ills.
Patent Pinion
Adjusted
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 145.69G16.18S140.181M140.H144.K144.15J44
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
86.99
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
33.75
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.057%
Registry Population: 70 (1.40%)
Research Note: Elgin began marking the Grade 69 Raymond "Adjusted" within this run. #125956, #126058, #126277, #126388, and #129996 [Double Sunk Dial] have been verified as not marked "Adjusted." #126847 (Penn RR Dial), #127033, #127070, #128566 (Penn RR Dial), #128134 (Fancy Swiss Dial), and #129181 have been verified as marked "Adjusted." The 1873 Elgin Almanac includes two illustrations of the Grade 69 Raymond movement, one with "Adjusted" marked, and the other without.

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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 · October 7, 2023

Serial Number 125628 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 7, 2022

Serial Number 126691 was reported as accurate.

Cheryl5150 Supporter 28 · December 27, 2021

Serial Number 128134 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2021

Serial Number 129070 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · November 17, 2021

Serial Number 125907 was reported as accurate.

Cheryl5150 Supporter 28 · September 17, 2021

Serial Number 128134 was reported as accurate.

Cheryl5150 Supporter 28 · September 17, 2021

Serial Number 128134 was reported as accurate.

Fifty50 Supporter 317 · May 6, 2021

Serial Number 125472 was reported as accurate.

xtoolmanx Supporter 7 · March 17, 2021

Serial Number 129181 was reported as accurate.

wepouaout 23 · February 28, 2021

Serial Number 126731 was reported as accurate.

wepouaout 23 · February 28, 2021

Serial Number 126388 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 27, 2020

Serial Number 125465 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2020

Serial Number 129392 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2020

Serial Number 128195 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 398 · November 17, 2019

Serial Number 128112 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2019

Serial Number 129540 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2019

Serial Number 129194 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2019

Serial Number 129805 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 27, 2019

Serial Number 126282 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · October 18, 2018

Serial Number 127913 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · October 17, 2018

Serial Number 127913 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · October 16, 2018

Serial Number 127913 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · October 15, 2018

Serial Number 127013 was reported as accurate.

tobpec Supporter 31 · October 13, 2018

Serial Number 126277 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2018

Serial Number 127605 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2018

Serial Number 126101 was reported as accurate.

TimeKingJCW 11 · January 16, 2018

Serial Number 128515 was reported as accurate.

TimeKingJCW 11 · January 16, 2018

Serial Number 127166 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

TimeKingJCW 11 · January 16, 2018

Serial Number 127166 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2018

Serial Number 129069 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 26, 2017

Serial Number 129568 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2017

Serial Number 126007 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 18, 2017

Serial Number 129386 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

dgould1 1 · June 26, 2017

Serial Number 125121 was reported as accurate.

pappybob 46 · June 8, 2017

Serial Number 129026 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2017

Serial Number 125154 was reported as accurate.

jacobwalls07 143 · February 22, 2017

Serial Number 128148 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2017

Serial Number 128148 was reported as accurate.

Jerry9 2 · February 4, 2017

Serial Number 126140 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2016

Serial Number 125497 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 12, 2016

Serial Number 129892 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: marked adjusted and has micrometer regulator.
Movement also has later 1881 Abbott pat. stem
winding system.

daddo46 991 · April 14, 2016

Serial Number 128391 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 9, 2016

Serial Number 125230 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 14, 2016

Serial Number 128828 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 26, 2016

Serial Number 129039 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 10, 2015

Serial Number 129186 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2015

Serial Number 128699 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2015

Serial Number 126704 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2015

Serial Number 128566 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2015

Serial Number 129194 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 69 Pocket Watch