Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 70 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 70

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1627489 Question Mark
Grade: 70 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1885 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 5,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 20 of 53 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 74,500 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 51,988 (18S-M2-15J-HGL-A2P-B.W. RAYMOND) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: None Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 2 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Adjustment Tolerance: [21] 2P +/- 15 s/24hrs., Temp. +/- 8 s/16hrs., Reg. +/- 5 s/24hrs. Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Movement Markings: B.W. Raymond
Elgin, Ills.
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 773.70G20.18S512.182M70.H722.L265.15J201 Question Mark
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.462 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
224.30 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
86.62 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.147% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
57 (1.14%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 10.98% Analyzing 353 Sales Question Mark

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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.


dfurtado 122 · April 24, 2024

Serial Number 1626353 was reported as accurate.

dfurtado 122 · April 24, 2024

Serial Number 1626196 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2024

Serial Number 1626353 was reported as accurate.

DocRogan43 Supporter 87 · November 18, 2023

Serial Number 1626030 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2023

Serial Number 1629003 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2022

Serial Number 1627614 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2021

Serial Number 1627967 was reported as accurate.

Davidschutz 18 · June 5, 2021

Serial Number 1626241 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 387 · April 15, 2021

Serial Number 1627553 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2020

Serial Number 1625719 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2020

Serial Number 1628960 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 10, 2019

Serial Number 1627995 was reported as accurate.

Ken1982 120 · June 12, 2019

Serial Number 1628064 was reported as accurate.

Ken1982 120 · June 12, 2019

Serial Number 1628064 was reported as accurate.

Ken1982 120 · June 12, 2019

Serial Number 1628064 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2019

Serial Number 1629858 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2019

Serial Number 1628960 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2018

Serial Number 1627261 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 22, 2018

Serial Number 1626888 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2018

Serial Number 1625368 was reported as accurate.

TimeKingJCW 11 · January 16, 2018

Serial Number 1626888 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2018

Serial Number 1628501 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2017

Serial Number 1628591 was reported as accurate.

wmike565 Supporter 115 · November 15, 2017

Serial Number 1627000 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2017

Serial Number 1625860 was reported as accurate.

billkov 98 · April 10, 2017

Serial Number 1625469 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2017

Serial Number 1628130 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 7, 2017

Serial Number 1628388 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2017

Serial Number 1625469 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2017

Serial Number 1625469 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2017

Serial Number 1625024 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 10, 2016

Serial Number 1627489 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 23, 2016

Serial Number 1628265 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2016

Serial Number 1626224 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 27, 2016

Serial Number 1629370 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2016

Serial Number 1629370 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2016

Serial Number 1629370 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2016

Serial Number 1628624 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2016

Serial Number 1627505 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 2, 2015

Serial Number 1627971 was reported as accurate.

Elgin69 10 · November 6, 2014

Serial Number 1627489 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch has roman numerals and therefore it is
not a railroad grade pocket watch.
Curator Response: Around the production year (est. 1885), roman numeral dials would have been accepted for railroad use.

Anonymous · August 13, 2014

Serial Number 1627489 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2014

Serial Number 1625690 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2014

Serial Number 1628956 was reported as accurate.

BrewCrew608 4 · November 15, 2013

Serial Number 1627427 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 3, 2013

Serial Number 1626462 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2013

Serial Number 1627850 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 21, 2013

Serial Number 1625860 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2013

Serial Number 1629641 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2013

Serial Number 1627295 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 70 Pocket Watch