Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 70 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 70

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2890144
Grade: 70
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 2
Class: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1888
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 24 of 53
Grade/Model Total Production: 74,500
Variant Est. Production: 51,988 (18S-M2-15J-HGL-A2P-B.W. RAYMOND)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
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
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 1020.70G24.18S638.182M94.H893.L425.15J300
Database Version: v52.204
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
223.06
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: 11 (1.10%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.41% Analyzing 339 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 · 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