Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 385 Pocket Watch

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
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 7130.385G1.18S3004.188M106.O2510.L1992.17J895
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.49
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: 8 (1.60%)
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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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 81 · July 30, 2023

Serial Number 15330363 was reported as accurate.

dfurtado 111 · 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.

Elgin Grade 385 Pocket Watch