Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 70 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 70

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2890100 Question Mark
Grade: 70 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: 24 of 53 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 74,500 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 51,988 (18S-M2-15J-HGL-A2P-B.W. RAYMOND) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever 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
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1020.70G24.18S638.182M94.H893.L425.15J300 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: v52.530 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
224.30 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
86.62 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.147% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
11 (1.10%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 9.04% Analyzing 352 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 · December 17, 2023

Serial Number 2890052 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 4, 2021

Serial Number 2890144 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2020

Serial Number 2890726 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2019

Serial Number 2890222 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2019

Serial Number 2890612 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2018

Serial Number 2890973 was reported as accurate.

cheviot 1 · April 29, 2018

Serial Number 2890144 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2018

Serial Number 2890732 was reported as accurate.

Asmith896 4 · February 19, 2015

Serial Number 2890100 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2014

Serial Number 2890366 was reported as accurate.

TicktockJoe 8 · October 10, 2013

Serial Number 2890043 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2013

Serial Number 2890043 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 3, 2013

Serial Number 2890085 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 25, 2013

Serial Number 2890605 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 3, 2012

Serial Number 2890432 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 28, 2012

Serial Number 2890177 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2012

Serial Number 2890177 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2012

Serial Number 2890370 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 70 Pocket Watch