Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 35478 (Grade 69)

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Access Date: March 20, 2023

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 69

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	35478
Grade:	69
Variation:	B.W. Raymond
Model:	1
Class:	1
Estimated Production Year:	1869
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	10 of 24
Grade/Model Total Production:	29,054
Variant Est. Production:	26,054 (18S-M1-15J-HGK-A2P-B.W. RAYMOND)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Movement Configuration:	Adaptable
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Key
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Position:	Yes
Adjusted # of Positions:	2
Adjusted to Temperature:	No
Adjustment Tolerance:	[21] 2P +/- 15 s/24hrs., Temp. +/- 8 s/16hrs., Reg. +/- 5 s/24hrs.
Railroad Grade:	Yes
U.S. Patents:	77078
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case:	Various
Database Version:	v50.306
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	85.45
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	33.75
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.057%
Registry Population:	7 (0.70%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 69

Target Profile: 18S-M1-15J-HGK-A2P-B.W. RAYMOND

Elgin Grade 69 (All Variations): 29,054 ETP
18S: 29,054 100.00% 18s, Grade 69
18S-M1: 29,054 100.00% 18s, Grade 69, Model 1
18S-M1-15J: 29,054 100.00% 18s, Grade 69, Model 1, 15 Jewels
18S-M1-15J-HGK: 29,054 100.00% 18s, Grade 69, Model 1, 15 Jewels, Adaptable/Key/Gilt
18S-M1-15J-HGK-A2P: 29,054 100.00%
18S-M1-15J-HGK-A2P-B.W. RAYMOND: 26,054 89.67%

Population Registry for This Run

	Image	Serial Number	Run Position	Primary Identification Method	Discovery Date
1		35186	#186	Collection	December 25, 2017
2		35270	#270	Inferred
3	Image Credit: classicrider	35277	#277	Collection	October 31, 2013
4		35366	#366	Inferred
5		35460	#460	Collection	December 31, 2014
6	Image Credit: Absilon	35478	#478	Collection	July 28, 2017
7		35565	#565	Collection	June 20, 2015
Standard Deviation of Known Examples: 135.58 (Expected: 288.82, Δ153.24/15.32%)

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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 · September 22, 2021

Serial Number 35264 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 17, 2021

Serial Number 35653 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2021

Serial Number 35075 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2021

Serial Number 35711 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 10, 2020

Serial Number 35162 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 17, 2019

Serial Number 35545 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 26, 2019

Serial Number 35433 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Ej houghton, with cannon falls, Minnesota
inscribed

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