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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 259530 Question Mark
Grade: 69 Question Mark
Variation: Mixed Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1873 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 19 of 24 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 29,054 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 2,000 (18S-M1-15J-HGK-A2P-MIXED) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: None Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 2 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Adjustment Tolerance: [21] 2P +/- 15 s/24hrs., Temp. +/- 8 s/16hrs., Reg. +/- 5 s/24hrs. Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Movement Markings: B.W. Raymond
Elgin, Ills.
Adjusted.
Patent Pinion
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
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.512 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
87.47 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
33.75 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.057% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
15 (1.50%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -13.71% Analyzing 287 Sales Question Mark
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 · 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 4083 · 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