Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 2795738 (Grade 70)

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Access Date: April 03, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 70

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	2795738
Grade:	70
Variation:	B.W. Raymond
Model:	2
Class:	1
Estimated Production Year:	1888
Run Quantity:	2,000
Grade/Model Run:	23 of 53
Grade/Model Total Production:	74,500
Variant Est. Production:	52,988 (18S-M2-15J-HGL-A2P-B.W. RAYMOND)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Signing Style:	Formal Script
Movement Inlay Color:	None
Movement Setting:	Lever
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, Ill. Adjusted Safety Pinion
Case:	Various
Run ID:	966.70G23.18S615.182M91.H862.L395.15J284
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.633
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	225.76
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	86.62
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.147%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	23 (1.15%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	6.59% Analyzing 355 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 70

Target Profile: 18S-M2-15J-HGL-A2P-B.W. RAYMOND

Elgin Grade 70 (All Variations): 74,500 ETP
18S: 74,500 100.00% 18s, Grade 70
18S-M2: 74,500 100.00% 18s, Grade 70, Model 2
18S-M2-15J: 68,500 91.95% 18s, Grade 70, Model 2, 15 Jewels		Other: 6,000 Other Jewels or Unclassified
18S-M2-15J-HGL: 68,500 91.95% 18s, Grade 70, Model 2, 15 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Gilt
18S-M2-15J-HGL-A2P: 68,500 91.95%
18S-M2-15J-HGL-A2P-B.W. RAYMOND: 52,988 71.12%	Other: 15,512 Other Variants or Unclassified

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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 5, 2024

Serial Number 2796609 was reported as accurate.

Linas1 Supporter 9 · November 23, 2021

Serial Number 2796993 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2021

Serial Number 2796193 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2021

Serial Number 2795368 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2021

Serial Number 2795368 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2020

Serial Number 2796609 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 2, 2020

Serial Number 2796732 was reported as accurate.

joel45 86 · December 8, 2019

Serial Number 2795687 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2019

Serial Number 2796268 was reported as accurate.

mousec 34 · February 18, 2018

Serial Number 2795596 was reported as accurate.

Sarahheil1991 1 · June 27, 2017

Serial Number 2796193 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2017

Serial Number 2795532 was reported as accurate.

Urbanops 51 · September 10, 2016

Serial Number 2796853 was reported as accurate.

colaman6mcq Supporter 151 · March 27, 2016

Serial Number 2795024 was reported as accurate.

sz1234 2 · March 9, 2016

Serial Number 2795024 was reported as accurate.

rnfwatch Supporter 130 · March 11, 2014

Serial Number 2795738 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is clearly marked "Adjusted", also
visible in all four photos submitted bearing other
serial numbers ranging from mine (2795738) up to
5690469. This suggest all of these BWR's were
adjusted - likely contributing to their RR Grade
designation.