Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 494 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 494

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 34682066
Grade: 494
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1934
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 5
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Jeweled Motor
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: 14096.494G2.16S3607.1615M311.O6610.L2433.23J59
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
14.97
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.76
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.010%
Registry Population: 31 (3.10%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -13.98% Analyzing 80 Sales

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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