Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 16308491 (Grade 372)

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ELGIN "B.W.RAYMOND" 19j 10k GOLD FILLED OPEN FACE 16s RAILROAD POCKET WATCH

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Access Date: May 21, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 372

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	16308491
Grade:	372
Variation:	B.W. Raymond
Model:	15
Class:	98
Estimated Production Year:	1912
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	12 of 36
Grade/Model Total Production:	35,700
Size:	16s
Jewels:	19j
Jewel Material:	Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting:	Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Signing Style:	Mixed
Movement Inlay Color:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Wind Mechanism:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Double Roller:	Yes
Barrel:	Jeweled Safety
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Traveling Nut (spring)
Hairspring:	Breguet
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 Available:	Yes
Wind Indicator Present:	No
Wind Indicator:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078, 596407, 596408
Movement Markings:	B.W. Raymond Elgin, Ill. U.S.A. 19 Jewels Adjusted 5 Positions Safety Barrel
Case:	Various
Run ID:	7790.372G12.16S1843.1615M44.O2849.L2086.19J98
Data Research:	1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.648
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