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Access Date: January 02, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 385
B.W. Raymond
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 15330105 | |
| Grade: | 385 | |
| Variation: | B.W. Raymond | |
| Model: | 8 | |
| Generation: | Third | |
| Class: | 134 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1911 | |
| Run Quantity: | 500 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 1 of 2 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 1,500 | |
| Grade/Model Unrealized Production: | 500 | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 17j | |
| Jewel Material: | Ruby & Sapphire | |
| Jewel Setting: | Gold Settings (Screw-Set) | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Movement Inlay Color: | Gilt | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | 3/4 Plate | |
| Double Roller: | Yes | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Train: | Quick | |
| Regulator: | Traveling Nut (spring) | |
| Hairspring: | Breguet | |
| Pallet Jewel Material: | Sapphire | |
| Standard Dial Type: | Double-Sunk | |
| 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 | |
| Wind Indicator: | No | |
| U.S. Patents: | 596407, 77078, 596408 | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 7131.385G1.18S3005.188M106.O2510.L1993.17J895 | |
| Data Research: |
1909 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.536 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 4.51 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 1.69 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.003% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 8 (1.60%) | |
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Research Note: Data analysis indicates this run was terminated prior to full production at the factory and has been adjusted accordingly for the database. Please refer to factory serial lists for information regarding the original run.
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 385
Target Profile: 18S-M8-17J-ONL-A5PTI-B.W. RAYMOND
| Elgin Grade 385 (All Variations): 1,500 ETP |
| 18S: 1,500 100.00% 18s, Grade 385 |
| 18S-M8: 1,500 100.00% 18s, Grade 385, Model 8 |
| 18S-M8-17J: 1,500 100.00% 18s, Grade 385, Model 8, 17 Jewels |
| 18S-M8-17J-ONL: 1,500 100.00% 18s, Grade 385, Model 8, 17 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel |
| 18S-M8-17J-ONL-A5PTI: 1,500 100.00% |
| 18S-M8-17J-ONL-A5PTI-B.W. RAYMOND: 1,500 100.00% |
| NOTE: 2,000 Units Originally Reserved with Est. 500 Never Manufactured |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 8 watches in the population registry for this run with 1 image.
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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.
Louisc1 Supporter 88 · July 30, 2023
Serial Number 15330363 was reported as accurate.
dfurtado 122 · November 6, 2020
Serial Number 15330147 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Going barrel
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Anonymous · December 26, 2019
Serial Number 15330495 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 30, 2012
Serial Number 15330419 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: No winding indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes
Anonymous · October 2, 2012
Serial Number 15330292 was reported as accurate.
