Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 69 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 69

Mixed Run: "B.W. Raymond" or "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co."

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 259293
Grade: 69
Variation: Mixed
Model: 1
Class: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1873
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 19 of 24
Grade/Model Total Production: 29,054
Variant Est. Production: 2,000 (18S-M1-15J-HGK-A2P-MIXED)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script
Movement Inlay Color: None
Movement Setting: Key
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
Movement Markings: B.W. Raymond
Elgin, Ills.
Adjusted.
Patent Pinion
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 258.69G19.18S239.181M223.H257.K241.15J67
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
86.99
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
33.75
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.057%
Registry Population: 14 (1.40%)
Research Note: First run to be listed as "69" in material catalog instead of "Raymond" - Wavy Barrel Bridge. #259666: Verified as Marked "B.W. Raymond." #259293: Marked "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co."

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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.


Anonymous · March 9, 2024

Serial Number 259578 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is marked B.W. RAYMOND adjusted.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Bretto 42 · April 12, 2023

Serial Number 259921 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2021

Serial Number 259132 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2021

Serial Number 259132 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · October 28, 2021

Serial Number 259946 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2021

Serial Number 259293 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: NOT BWR
Curator Response: Verified. [eBay #324648944649] (Blank Barrel Bridge, Plate Marked "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.")

Anonymous · December 7, 2019

Serial Number 259450 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · April 11, 2019

Serial Number 259666 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2017

Serial Number 259666 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 26, 2016

Serial Number 259956 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2013

Serial Number 259124 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 6, 2012

Serial Number 259081 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 'ADJUSTED' but not marked 'B.W. Raymond'
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 69 Pocket Watch