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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 494 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 494

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 34682066 Question Mark
Grade: 494 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1934 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 5 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,000 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 23j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Jeweled Motor 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
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 14097.494G2.16S3607.1615M311.O6610.L2434.23J59 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.465 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
15.05 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.76 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.010% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
32 (3.20%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -7.02% Analyzing 80 Sales 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.


Anonymous · June 16, 2023

Serial Number 34682234 was reported as accurate.

Barney21 2 · June 16, 2022

Serial Number 34682387 was reported as accurate.

Barney21 2 · June 16, 2022

Serial Number 34682387 was reported as accurate.

steve288 264 · July 6, 2021

Serial Number 34682278 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2020

Serial Number 34682155 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · June 8, 2019

Serial Number 34682713 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2019

Serial Number 34682460 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2018

Serial Number 34682651 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · January 11, 2018

Serial Number 34682203 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2017

Serial Number 34682385 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 16, 2017

Serial Number 34682906 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · January 27, 2017

Serial Number 34682397 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · November 11, 2016

Serial Number 34682203 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · October 17, 2016

Serial Number 34682203 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2015

Serial Number 34682497 was reported as accurate.

jjea99 19 · July 8, 2015

Serial Number 34682216 was reported as accurate.

jjea99 19 · January 9, 2015

Serial Number 34682313 was reported as accurate.

tom1963 3 · September 19, 2014

Serial Number 34682123 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 8, 2014

Serial Number 34682353 was reported as accurate.

Trojan 2 · January 18, 2014

Serial Number 34682567 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2013

Serial Number 34682160 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2013

Serial Number 34682967 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2013

Serial Number 34682148 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch does have a wind indicator. Thanks.

Anonymous · May 31, 2013

Serial Number 34682146 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: wind indicator present

Anonymous · May 22, 2013

Serial Number 34682567 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: railroad grade, wind indicator

Anonymous · May 1, 2013

Serial Number 34682710 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2013

Serial Number 34682463 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: WI
RR grade

Anonymous · May 5, 2012

Serial Number 34682441 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 494 Pocket Watch