Pocket Watch Database


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: 34900181 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: 4 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 Signing Style: Mixed Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black 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
Movement Markings: B.W. Raymond
Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
23 Jewels
Motor Barrel
Adjusted 6 Positions
Temperature
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 14159.494G4.16S3610.1615M313.O6617.L2436.23J61 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
25 (2.50%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -7.02% Analyzing 80 Sales Question Mark

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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 · 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.

Anonymous · February 19, 2021

Serial Number 34900024 was reported as accurate.

bashort1 Supporter 13 · February 19, 2020

Serial Number 34900810 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2019

Serial Number 34900055 was reported as accurate.

KronicPain 1 · August 30, 2019

Serial Number 34900421 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2019

Serial Number 34900421 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2019

Serial Number 34900708 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2018

Serial Number 34900285 was reported as accurate.

TimeAntiquarian Founder Research Expert Historian Top Contributor Supporter 171 · May 4, 2018

Serial Number 34900838 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 3, 2017

Serial Number 34900753 was reported as accurate.

TimeAntiquarian Founder Research Expert Historian Top Contributor Supporter 171 · June 2, 2016

Serial Number 34900532 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2016

Serial Number 34900921 was reported as accurate.

JimBo31 Supporter 24 · December 12, 2015

Serial Number 34900753 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2014

Serial Number 34900568 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · September 9, 2013

Serial Number 34900769 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Wind indicator is present on this S/N.

Bluejay 179 · September 8, 2013

Serial Number 34900769 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2012

Serial Number 34900391 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 12, 2012

Serial Number 34900391 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2012

Serial Number 34900681 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 494 Pocket Watch