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: 17871118 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: 29 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 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: Mixed Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 8861.372G29.16S2136.1615M70.O3379.L2137.19J127 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
19 (1.90%) 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.


wpking Supporter 6 · April 24, 2022

Serial Number 17871340 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: wind indicator present
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Anonymous · April 14, 2022

Serial Number 17871856 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2021

Serial Number 17871340 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2019

Serial Number 17871846 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2019

Serial Number 17871346 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17871346 is a 40 hour up dn watch

Anonymous · June 3, 2015

Serial Number 17871263 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Wind indicator is present

Anonymous · April 15, 2015

Serial Number 17871033 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2015

Serial Number 17871033 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Wind indicator! cheers. duffy l.

Anonymous · August 7, 2013

Serial Number 17871999 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2013

Serial Number 17871878 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2013

Serial Number 17871673 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Winding indicator

Anonymous · December 5, 2012

Serial Number 17871191 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement actually does have a Winding
Indicator. All else is correct.
Elgin Grade 372 Pocket Watch