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Stunning Elgin B.W. Raymond pocket watch winding indicator Grade 494 23J 16S
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Access Date: November 26, 2024
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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 34766939 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: 3 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: 14121.494G3.16S3608.1615M312.O6613.L2435.23J60 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
 Question Mark
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		36 (3.60%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -7.02% Analyzing 80 Sales Question Mark
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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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 494

Target Profile: 16S-M15-23J-ONL-A6PTI-B.W. RAYMOND

Elgin Grade 494 (All Variations): 5,000 ETP
16S: 5,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 494
16S-M15: 5,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 494, Model 15
16S-M15-23J: 5,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 494, Model 15, 23 Jewels
16S-M15-23J-ONL: 5,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 494, Model 15, 23 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel
16S-M15-23J-ONL-A6PTI: 5,000 100.00%
16S-M15-23J-ONL-A6PTI-B.W. RAYMOND: 5,000 100.00%

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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.

Joelfitz281 13 · November 16, 2024

Serial Number 34766887 was reported as accurate.

avpalermo Supporter 644 · September 27, 2024

Serial Number 34766597 was reported as accurate.

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 26 · 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