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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 27 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 27 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 27

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 3459983 Question Mark
Grade: 27 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1889 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 11 of 42 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 45,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 33,000 (18S-M2-15J) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Escapement Type: Straight-line Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class C Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1267.27G11.18S764.182M103.H1064.L563.15J362 Question Mark
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.515 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
135.48 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
52.30 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.089% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
9 (0.90%) 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.


HerbertTrw Supporter 143 · March 9, 2022

Serial Number 3459983 was reported as accurate.

jamiej 57 · March 2, 2021

Serial Number 3459519 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 28, 2021

Serial Number 3459519 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2017

Serial Number 3459144 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2016

Serial Number 3459829 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2016

Serial Number 3459502 was reported as accurate.

Groovysalsa 109 · July 31, 2015

Serial Number 3459158 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 28, 2015

Serial Number 3459676 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2014

Serial Number 3459177 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2013

Serial Number 3459158 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 10, 2013

Serial Number 3459158 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not railraod grade.
Railroad grade had to be at least 17 jewej at
this time.
Could not be sidewinder had to wind at 12

Anonymous · November 12, 2012

Serial Number 3459903 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 8, 2012

Serial Number 3459158 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2012

Serial Number 3459158 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 28, 2012

Serial Number 3459158 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2012

Serial Number 3459717 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 27 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 27 Pocket Watch