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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 372 Pocket Watch

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: v52.406
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
107.48
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%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -10.65% Analyzing 270 Sales

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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 4 · 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 5122 · 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