Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 372 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 372

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 17698326 Question Mark
Grade: 372 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Class: 98 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1914 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 27 of 36 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 35,700 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 19j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Serif Caps Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Jeweled Safety Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Traveling Nut (spring) Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A Question Mark
Wind Indicator Available: Yes Question Mark
Wind Indicator Present: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
B.W. Raymond
Elgin, U.S.A.
19 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 8744.372G27.16S2099.1615M67.O3316.L2133.19J123 Question Mark
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.516 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
107.48 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
41.48 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.071% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
22 (2.20%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.64% Analyzing 273 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.


Joelfitz281 13 · September 8, 2024

Serial Number 17698473 was reported as accurate.

Fifty50 Supporter 350 · September 1, 2024

Serial Number 17698016 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · September 13, 2021

Serial Number 17698017 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2021

Serial Number 17698672 was reported as accurate.

ABUMALEK 97 · March 8, 2021

Serial Number 17698672 was reported as accurate.

ABUMALEK 97 · March 8, 2021

Serial Number 17698672 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 19, 2020

Serial Number 17698911 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2020

Serial Number 17698911 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 15, 2020

Serial Number 17698615 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2020

Serial Number 17698643 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2020

Serial Number 17698880 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2018

Serial Number 17698279 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2015

Serial Number 17698805 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2015

Serial Number 17698279 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2014

Serial Number 17698054 was reported as accurate.

lewis23 Supporter 40 · November 6, 2013

Serial Number 17698326 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2013

Serial Number 17698805 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch DOES have a winding indicator. Thanks.

Anonymous · October 29, 2012

Serial Number 17698708 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 18, 2012

Serial Number 17698434 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch has an Up Down Indicator. All the rest
is correct.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · May 27, 2012

Serial Number 17698434 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 372 Pocket Watch