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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 494 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 494

B.W.Raymond, Some Marked "B.U. Aero U.S. Navy"

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 34766611
Grade: 494
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1934
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 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: 14120.494G3.16S3608.1615M312.O6613.L2434.23J60
Database Version: v52.219
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: 35 (3.50%)
Research Note: #34766397: Verified as Marked "BU. AERO. U.S. NAVY" around the perimeter of the crown wheel [NAWCC]. #34766900: Reported as Pendant-Set and marked "BU. Aero U.S. Navy".

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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 · April 23, 2023

Serial Number 34766117 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2023

Serial Number 34766507 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2022

Serial Number 34766002 was reported as accurate.

CG12960 21 · June 11, 2022

Serial Number 34766900 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is a pendant set version marked BU Aero US Navy
and appears to be factory altered.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · August 27, 2021

Serial Number 34766719 was reported as accurate.

wmike565 Supporter 115 · December 20, 2020

Serial Number 34766503 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · September 21, 2020

Serial Number 34766847 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 8, 2020

Serial Number 34766265 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 10, 2020

Serial Number 34766100 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2019

Serial Number 34766002 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2018

Serial Number 34766316 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · July 20, 2017

Serial Number 34766701 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · June 27, 2016

Serial Number 34766723 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · January 3, 2016

Serial Number 34766369 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

tom1963 3 · September 19, 2014

Serial Number 34766356 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · September 10, 2014

Serial Number 34766400 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine like some of the others is marked B.U. Aero
U.S. Navy and is pendant set. You can see where
it originally was lever set and Elgin later
converted it to pendant set.

Anonymous · October 27, 2013

Serial Number 34766111 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Is B.W.Raymond ....yes has wind indicator
.....also has B.U. AERO U.S. NAVY is temperature
adjusted & MOTER BARREL

Anonymous · May 31, 2013

Serial Number 34766047 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: wind indicator present

Anonymous · April 3, 2013

Serial Number 34766111 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this is a crown/stem set not lever & is aBW
Raymond temperature motor barrel

Anonymous · December 30, 2012

Serial Number 34766530 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2012

Serial Number 34766350 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 494 Pocket Watch