Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 506 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 506

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 33814980
Grade: 506
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1933
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 10
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,600
Variant Est. Production: 500 (16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Ball
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Wind Indicator Available: Yes
Wind Indicator Present: Yes
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 13935.506G1.16S3564.1615M296.O6515.L2414.21J405
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
13.85
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.29
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.009%
Registry Population: 4 (4.00%)

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Verification Reports for this Run

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Blicquer Supporter 75 · June 14, 2022

Serial Number 33814980 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Dial indicator is present on this watch, and
movement is marked "Adjusted 5 Positions".
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 6 to 5
Elgin Grade 506 Pocket Watch