Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 69 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 69

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 30774
Grade: 69
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 1
Class: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1869
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 24
Grade/Model Total Production: 29,054
Variant Est. Production: 26,054 (18S-M1-15J-HGK-A2P-B.W. RAYMOND)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
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: 68.69G9.18S67.181M67.H67.K67.15J21
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
86.99
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
33.75
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.057%
Registry Population: 5 (1.00%)
Research Note: Later factory serial lists record this run as ending at 31,100. However, earlier lists reveal the original ending serial number was designated as 31,000 with the next run beginning at 31,101. It is likely an attempt was made to correct this discrepancy in later serial lists by extending the previous run by 100 units. However, observations of surviving samples have confirmed that this run terminates at 31,000 and the next run begins at 31,001, despite the inconsistencies in the later factory serial lists. As a result, the total estimated production displayed for the Grade 69 will be inconsistent with other resources that rely on the factory serial lists.

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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 6, 2024

Serial Number 30824 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2020

Serial Number 30545 was reported as accurate.

wmike565 Supporter 115 · October 21, 2017

Serial Number 30774 was reported as accurate.

dgz1104 2 · February 25, 2016

Serial Number 30769 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2013

Serial Number 30995 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 17, 2012

Serial Number 30534 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · June 4, 2012

Serial Number 30824 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 69 Pocket Watch