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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 506 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 506

B.W. Raymond, Some Fitted with Sweep Second Hand

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 34574453
Grade: 506
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1934
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 10 of 10
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,600
Variant Est. Production: 4,100 (16S-M15-21J-ONL-A6PTI)
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: 6
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: 14074.506G10.16S3603.1615M310.O6602.L2432.21J420
Database Version: v52.235
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: 20 (2.00%)

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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 · February 8, 2024

Serial Number 34574391 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is 22 jewels, though it's marked 21
jewels, sweep second hand 24 hour military G.C.T.
Dial in white porcelain, with wind indicator, in
nickel military case, U.S. ARMY A.C. WATCH
NAVIGATION MASTER, TYPE A-13 SER. NO.41-951 ORDER
NO. W535AC18210, SPEC. NO. 94-27968 MFGRS. PART
NO. 176 ELGIN, ON BACK OF CASE. nickel movement.
(VERY VERY RARE).
Curator Response: Correct. The sweep second variants from this run would be fitted with 22 jewels.

Anonymous · February 8, 2024

Serial Number 34574391 was reported as accurate.

ultimatekaiser 35 · March 6, 2023

Serial Number 34574527 was reported as accurate.

bottlegod59 3 · June 18, 2019

Serial Number 34574461 was reported as accurate.

johnmcjep 10 · July 1, 2018

Serial Number 34574411 was reported as accurate.

oldpocketwatch 10 · July 31, 2016

Serial Number 34574062 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement is marked BW Raymond, 21 jewels with
lower seconds dial.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 22j to 21j

Anonymous · April 12, 2016

Serial Number 34574528 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this movement is a 21 jewel BW Raymond probably
grade 478

I have this movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 22j to 21j

Anonymous · March 1, 2016

Serial Number 34574799 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 22 jewels, sweep second hand, 24 Hr movement, wind
indicator

JimBo31 Supporter 24 · December 11, 2015

Serial Number 34574618 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 16, 2015

Serial Number 34574642 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · March 9, 2014

Serial Number 34574642 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 23, 2014

Serial Number 34574278 was reported as accurate.

worldofantiques 199 · February 1, 2014

Serial Number 34574278 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2013

Serial Number 34574034 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Elgin Avion with Flight Hours Indicator

Anonymous · April 21, 2013

Serial Number 34574775 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 6, 2013

Serial Number 34574524 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement has a winding indicator

Anonymous · October 15, 2012

Serial Number 34574642 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 22, 2012

Serial Number 34574876 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 22 jewel, sweep second hand
Elgin Grade 506 Pocket Watch