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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 70 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 70

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 3793886
Grade: 70
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 2
Class: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1890
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 35 of 53
Grade/Model Total Production: 74,500
Variant Est. Production: 51,988 (18S-M2-15J-HGL-A2P-B.W. RAYMOND)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
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
Run ID: 1426.70G35.18S855.182M112.H1177.L656.15J416
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
224.30
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
86.62
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.147%
Registry Population: 18 (1.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.21% Analyzing 339 Sales

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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 Supporter 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 385 · 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