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: 16481771
Grade: 385
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 8
Generation: Third
Class: 134
Estimated Production Year: 1912
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 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: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 7911.385G3.18S3155.188M130.O2903.L2092.17J1107
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: 9 (0.90%)

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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.


DocRogan43 Supporter 86 · November 18, 2023

Serial Number 16481771 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2023

Serial Number 16481864 was reported as accurate.

giddykippa 234 · July 11, 2021

Serial Number 16481198 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2021

Serial Number 16481825 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2021

Serial Number 16481825 was reported as accurate.

swhite1750 27 · May 12, 2020

Serial Number 16481750 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · February 21, 2019

Serial Number 16481142 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 21, 2018

Serial Number 16481180 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2017

Serial Number 16481199 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2016

Serial Number 16481052 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2015

Serial Number 16481183 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 19, 2014

Serial Number 16481983 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2012

Serial Number 16481603 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2012

Serial Number 16481343 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 385 Pocket Watch