Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 3470540 (Grade 77)

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Access Date: November 21, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 77

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	3470540
Grade:	77
Variation:	B.W. Raymond
Model:	5
Class:	7
Estimated Production Year:	1889
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	9 of 29
Grade/Model Total Production:	35,000
Variant Est. Production:	30,000 (18S-M5-15J)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Moseley
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Temperature:	No
Railroad Grade:	Yes
U.S. Patents:	77078, 347272, 345619
Case:	Various
Run ID:	1274.77G9.18S769.185M92.O128.P161.15J366
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.450
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	105.37
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	40.66
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.069%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	11 (1.10%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	15.71% Analyzing 144 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 77

Target Profile: 18S-M5-15J-OGP-A-B.W. RAYMOND

Elgin Grade 77 (All Variations): 35,000 ETP
18S: 35,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 77
18S-M5: 35,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 77, Model 5
18S-M5-15J: 30,000 85.71% 18s, Grade 77, Model 5, 15 Jewels	Other: 5,000 Other Jewels or Unclassified
18S-M5-15J-OGP: 30,000 85.71% 18s, Grade 77, Model 5, 15 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Gilt
18S-M5-15J-OGP-A: 30,000 85.71%
18S-M5-15J-OGP-A-B.W. RAYMOND: 30,000 85.71%

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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.

Rcardkidz 4054 · May 4, 2021

Serial Number 3470156 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 28, 2020

Serial Number 3470671 was reported as accurate.

Coinguy121 3 · August 3, 2020

Serial Number 3470662 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Stamped 17 Jewels

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.