Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 494 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 494

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 33595676 Question Mark
Grade: 494 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1932 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 5 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,000 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 23j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Mixed Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Jeweled Motor Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Ball Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 6 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Wind Indicator Available: Yes Question Mark
Wind Indicator Present: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Movement Markings: B.W. Raymond
Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
23 Jewels
Motor Barrel
Adjusted 6 Positions
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 13891.494G1.16S3549.1615M293.O6482.L2411.23J58 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.508 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
15.05 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.76 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.010% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
28 (2.80%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.95% Analyzing 80 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 · September 9, 2024

Serial Number 33595172 was reported as accurate.

avpalermo Supporter 644 · August 9, 2024

Serial Number 33595607 was reported as accurate.

gallowglass 1 · November 9, 2023

Serial Number 33595642 was reported as accurate.

Utes1972 13 · June 12, 2022

Serial Number 33595676 was reported as accurate.

qkersh61 23 · February 5, 2022

Serial Number 33595038 was reported as accurate.

Ahaynes 9 · March 28, 2021

Serial Number 33595593 was reported as accurate.

malbren 1 · December 26, 2020

Serial Number 33595581 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2020

Serial Number 33595906 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 19, 2019

Serial Number 33595703 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · February 19, 2019

Serial Number 33595548 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2019

Serial Number 33595354 was reported as accurate.

hhwhity1 11 · June 15, 2018

Serial Number 33595058 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2018

Serial Number 33595384 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2017

Serial Number 33595058 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 24, 2017

Serial Number 33595374 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · January 25, 2017

Serial Number 33595998 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · January 20, 2017

Serial Number 33595998 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · January 20, 2017

Serial Number 33595998 was reported as accurate.

TimeAntiquarian Founder Research Expert Historian Top Contributor Supporter 171 · August 25, 2016

Serial Number 33595502 was reported as accurate.

UliSchmuli 1 · January 7, 2016

Serial Number 33595625 was reported as accurate.

barelymoving555 56 · November 6, 2015

Serial Number 33595735 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 24, 2015

Serial Number 33595244 was reported as accurate.

Nicholas 4 · June 3, 2014

Serial Number 33595821 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial number 33595821 is marked B. W. Raymond.

LeroyC 392 · November 18, 2013

Serial Number 33595378 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 'B.W.Raymond'

dlabree14 36 · October 22, 2013

Serial Number 33595128 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Wind Indicator is present.

Anonymous · September 20, 2013

Serial Number 33595183 was reported as accurate.

mudhead 13 · August 5, 2013

Serial Number 33595751 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2013

Serial Number 33595211 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2013

Serial Number 33595111 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 6, 2012

Serial Number 33595128 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 494 Pocket Watch