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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 70 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 70

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1785341
Grade: 70
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 2
Class: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1885
Run Quantity: 5,000
Grade/Model Run: 21 of 53
Grade/Model Total Production: 74,500
Variant Est. Production: 51,988 (18S-M2-15J-HGL-A2P-B.W. RAYMOND)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 2
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Adjustment Tolerance: [21] 2P +/- 15 s/24hrs., Temp. +/- 8 s/16hrs., Reg. +/- 5 s/24hrs.
Railroad Grade: Yes
U.S. Patents: 77078
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 801.70G21.18S526.182M73.H744.L286.15J218
Database Version: v52.204
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
223.06
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
86.62
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.147%
Registry Population: 56 (1.12%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.41% Analyzing 339 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.


23Greenwich Supporter 184 · September 21, 2023

Serial Number 1786641 was reported as accurate.

MIKEKTYLER Supporter 128 · January 7, 2023

Serial Number 1786277 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 929 · July 23, 2022

Serial Number 1788158 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2022

Serial Number 1786576 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2022

Serial Number 1789431 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2021

Serial Number 1789769 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2021

Serial Number 1789096 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3379 · January 18, 2021

Serial Number 1789294 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 3, 2020

Serial Number 1785406 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2020

Serial Number 1786814 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2020

Serial Number 1787440 was reported as accurate.

Automatic 254 · March 7, 2020

Serial Number 1786236 was reported as accurate.

Automatic 254 · March 7, 2020

Serial Number 1786236 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 27, 2020

Serial Number 1787440 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2020

Serial Number 1787440 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 10, 2019

Serial Number 1787614 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 3, 2019

Serial Number 1789466 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 20, 2019

Serial Number 1785844 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 27, 2019

Serial Number 1786814 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · February 22, 2019

Serial Number 1788818 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2019

Serial Number 1788616 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2018

Serial Number 1786236 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Anonymous · April 6, 2018

Serial Number 1786236 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Anonymous · October 14, 2017

Serial Number 1789808 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Anonymous · October 5, 2017

Serial Number 1787439 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

wiseowlclocks 3 · February 4, 2017

Serial Number 1786238 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

nightstalker638 44 · November 6, 2016

Serial Number 1785341 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Anonymous · July 3, 2016

Serial Number 1786898 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Anonymous · April 25, 2016

Serial Number 1787479 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Anonymous · March 20, 2016

Serial Number 1788453 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

GOLDENS 21 · March 18, 2015

Serial Number 1786816 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

schwan 178 · January 15, 2015

Serial Number 1787407 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Anonymous · March 3, 2014

Serial Number 1786935 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

bpkavy 1 · January 18, 2014

Serial Number 1787148 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Anonymous · August 23, 2013

Serial Number 1785496 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewel

Anonymous · August 2, 2013

Serial Number 1788971 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2013

Serial Number 1788911 was reported as accurate.

rubberbullet 18 · July 25, 2013

Serial Number 1786560 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2013

Serial Number 1785753 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2012

Serial Number 1789955 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2012

Serial Number 1786324 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2012

Serial Number 1786324 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 2, 2012

Serial Number 1786324 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 24, 2012

Serial Number 1787479 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2012

Serial Number 1786324 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2012

Serial Number 1785574 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 70 Pocket Watch