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
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 3920883
Grade: 27
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 2
Class: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1890
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 15 of 42
Grade/Model Total Production: 45,000
Variant Est. Production: 33,000 (18S-M2-15J)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Railroad Grade Classification: Class C
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 1484.27G15.18S889.182M114.H1217.L691.15J434
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
135.48
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
52.30
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.089%
Registry Population: 11 (1.10%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 5.38% Analyzing 197 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.


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?
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Elgin Grade 27 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 27 Pocket Watch