Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 506 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 506

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 33869945 Question Mark
Grade: 506 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1933 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 100 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 10 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,600 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 500 (16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Ball Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 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: Unknown Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 13952.506G3.16S3571.1615M300.O6528.L2419.21J410 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.478 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
13.85 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.29 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.009% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (4.00%) 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.


cjbrem Supporter 928 · September 27, 2024

Serial Number 33869945 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I should have mentioned that this one has the wind
indicator. All else correct.

cjbrem Supporter 928 · September 27, 2024

Serial Number 33869945 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 5, 2019

Serial Number 33869925 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2019

Serial Number 33869994 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The plate has "Adjusted 5 Positions" stamped on
it, NOT 6.
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

Anonymous · March 5, 2016

Serial Number 33869910 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 6 to 5

Dondon 13 · December 13, 2014

Serial Number 33869925 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 6 to 5
Elgin Grade 506 Pocket Watch