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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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 259293 Question Mark
Grade: 69 Question Mark
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Model: 1 Question Mark
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Class: 1 Question Mark
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Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
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Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
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Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Wind Mechanism: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
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Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 2 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
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Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 258.69G19.18S239.181M223.H257.K241.15J67 Question Mark
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.645 Question Mark
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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.


Louisc1 Supporter 100 · March 25, 2025

Serial Number 259088 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2024

Serial Number 259085 was reported as accurate.

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 4126 · 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