Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 27 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 27 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 27

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 3920883 Question Mark
Grade: 27 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: 15 of 42 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 45,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 33,000 (18S-M2-15J) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Escapement Type: Straight-line Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class C Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1484.27G15.18S889.182M114.H1217.L691.15J434 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: v52.518 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
135.48 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
52.30 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.089% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
11 (1.10%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 5.35% Analyzing 200 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 · May 24, 2020

Serial Number 3920512 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 5, 2018

Serial Number 3920716 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 4, 2017

Serial Number 3920945 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j or 17j to 15j

Anonymous · August 8, 2014

Serial Number 3920680 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 15j

Anonymous · January 25, 2014

Serial Number 3920972 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 15j

Anonymous · February 2, 2013

Serial Number 3920482 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 19 jewels the watch was my greatgrandfathers back
dosnt match the photo i am shure it is old but
dont think 1890s old?
open face
Elgin Grade 27 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 27 Pocket Watch