Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 17698473 (Grade 372)

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Access Date: April 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:	17698473
Grade:	372
Variation:	B.W. Raymond
Model:	15
Class:	98
Estimated Production Year:	1914
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	27 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:	Serif Caps
Movement Inlay Color:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
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:	Yes
U.S. Patents:	77078, 596407, 596408
Movement Markings:	Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. B.W. Raymond Elgin, U.S.A. 19 Jewels Adjusted 5 Positions
Case:	Various
Run ID:	8744.372G27.16S2099.1615M67.O3316.L2133.19J123
Data Research:	1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.640
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	108.18
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	41.48
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.071%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	22 (2.20%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 372

Target Profile: 16S-M15-19J-ONL-A5PTI-B.W. RAYMOND

Elgin Grade 372 (All Variations): 35,700 ETP

16S: 35,700 100.00%
16s, Grade 372

16S-M15: 35,700 100.00%
16s, Grade 372, Model 15

16S-M15-19J: 35,700 100.00%
16s, Grade 372, Model 15, 19 Jewels

16S-M15-19J-ONL: 35,700 100.00%
16s, Grade 372, Model 15, 19 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel

16S-M15-19J-ONL-A5PTI: 35,700 100.00%

16S-M15-19J-ONL-A5PTI-B.W. RAYMOND: 35,700 100.00%

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