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: 34483465 Question Mark
Grade: 506 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1933 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 10 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,600 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 4,100 (16S-M15-21J-ONL-A6PTI) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j 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: Going 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.
21 Jewels
Adjusted 6 Positions
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 14052.506G9.16S3600.1615M309.O6592.L2432.21J420 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.516 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
20 (2.00%) 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.


avpalermo Supporter 644 · July 10, 2024

Serial Number 34483465 was reported as accurate.

steve288 264 · August 27, 2022

Serial Number 34483328 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2022

Serial Number 34483621 was reported as accurate.

steve288 264 · January 18, 2022

Serial Number 34483328 was reported as accurate.

bwcrtime 190 · June 24, 2021

Serial Number 34483049 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2021

Serial Number 34483919 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2021

Serial Number 34483919 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2020

Serial Number 34483227 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2020

Serial Number 34483600 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 28, 2020

Serial Number 34483269 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2019

Serial Number 34483904 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 9, 2018

Serial Number 34483593 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · January 10, 2018

Serial Number 34483593 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2017

Serial Number 34483060 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 28, 2017

Serial Number 34483060 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2017

Serial Number 34483020 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · January 30, 2016

Serial Number 34483319 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2015

Serial Number 34483013 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 7, 2014

Serial Number 34483442 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 6, 2014

Serial Number 34483507 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 15, 2014

Serial Number 34483491 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2014

Serial Number 34483507 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: watch has winding indicator

jibberyerkibber 50 · October 2, 2013

Serial Number 34483906 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The wind indicator is present. Thanks.

Anonymous · August 2, 2013

Serial Number 34483622 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2012

Serial Number 34483567 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch has winding indicator
Elgin Grade 506 Pocket Watch