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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 27 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 27 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 27

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2702041
Grade: 27
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 2
Class: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1888
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 42
Grade/Model Total Production: 45,000
Variant Est. Production: 33,000 (18S-M2-15J)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Railroad Grade Classification: Class C
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 943.27G4.18S602.182M83.H843.L376.15J271
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
134.73
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
52.30
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.089%
Registry Population: 7 (0.70%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 8.29% Analyzing 197 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.


Anonymous · January 27, 2024

Serial Number 2702960 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2022

Serial Number 2702969 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 8, 2019

Serial Number 2702927 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · January 27, 2018

Serial Number 2702915 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · January 10, 2018

Serial Number 2702915 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 25, 2017

Serial Number 2702784 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · January 28, 2017

Serial Number 2702915 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · January 27, 2017

Serial Number 2702915 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2017

Serial Number 2702915 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 9, 2016

Serial Number 2702925 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hunting case watches were not allowed as railroad
watches.
Curator Response: Actaully, during the era of production (c. 1888), hunting configurations were accepted on a variety of railroads. The openface standard was not established until later.

Anonymous · June 9, 2015

Serial Number 2702041 was reported as accurate.

JackStraw 6 · August 6, 2014

Serial Number 2702927 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 12, 2014

Serial Number 2702203 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 12, 2014

Serial Number 2702203 was reported as accurate.

JackStraw 6 · July 11, 2014

Serial Number 2702927 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 28, 2013

Serial Number 2702434 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 21, 2013

Serial Number 2702122 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 27 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 27 Pocket Watch