Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 70 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 70

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 3793147 Question Mark
Grade: 70 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1890 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 35 of 53 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 74,500 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 51,988 (18S-M2-15J-HGL-A2P-B.W. RAYMOND) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 2 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Adjustment Tolerance: [21] 2P +/- 15 s/24hrs., Temp. +/- 8 s/16hrs., Reg. +/- 5 s/24hrs. Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1426.70G35.18S855.182M112.H1177.L656.15J416 Question Mark
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.452 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
224.30 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
86.62 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.147% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
18 (1.80%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 10.98% Analyzing 353 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.


Cheryl5150 28 · December 19, 2021

Serial Number 3793795 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 8, 2020

Serial Number 3793875 was reported as accurate.

briscoewendell 77 · July 12, 2019

Serial Number 3793886 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: stamped 17 jewels, photos uploaded
Curator Response: Thanks for the report and images. The "17 Jewels" marking is an after-market addition. The lack of the center jewel indicates the movement contains 15 total jewels, consistent with the grade specifications.

Anonymous · June 15, 2019

Serial Number 3793081 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2019

Serial Number 3793058 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 29, 2018

Serial Number 3793875 was reported as accurate.

corebit 24 · December 22, 2018

Serial Number 3793875 was reported as accurate.

Finnbay 13 · October 2, 2018

Serial Number 3793081 was reported as accurate.

nicnic Supporter 405 · April 27, 2018

Serial Number 3793827 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 17, 2017

Serial Number 3793308 was reported as accurate.

allamerican 48 · April 18, 2015

Serial Number 3793718 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 21, 2013

Serial Number 3793777 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2012

Serial Number 3793931 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 70 Pocket Watch