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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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2702927 Question Mark
Grade: 27 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1888 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 42 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 45,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 33,000 (18S-M2-15J) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Escapement Type: Straight-line Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class C Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 943.27G4.18S602.182M83.H843.L376.15J271 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: v52.506 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
135.48 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
52.30 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.089% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
8 (0.80%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 5.88% Analyzing 201 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.


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