Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 34900181 (Grade 494)

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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 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:	34900181
Grade:	494
Variation:	B.W. Raymond
Model:	15
Estimated Production Year:	1934
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	4 of 5
Grade/Model Total Production:	5,000
Size:	16s
Jewels:	23j
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Signing Style:	Mixed
Movement Inlay Color:	Black
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
Movement Markings:	B.W. Raymond Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. U.S.A. 23 Jewels Motor Barrel Adjusted 6 Positions Temperature
Case:	Various
Run ID:	14159.494G4.16S3610.1615M313.O6617.L2436.23J61
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.465
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	15.05
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: Scoped for This Run Only	25 (2.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-7.02% Analyzing 80 Sales

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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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Anonymous · October 18, 2023

Serial Number 34900495 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch, and another with a very close serial
number, are pendant set

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