Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 40294804 (Grade 581)

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Elgin 581 16s military deck watch

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Access Date: January 31, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 581

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	40294804
Grade:	581
Variation:	B.W. Raymond
Model:	15
Estimated Production Year:	1942
Run Quantity:	2,000
Grade/Model Run:	3 of 9
Grade/Model Total Production:	20,800
Variant Est. Production:	2,300 (16S-M15-21J)
Size:	16s
Jewels:	21j
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Ball
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Position:	Yes
Adjusted # of Positions:	5
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism:	Yes
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078, 596407, 596408
Case:	Various
Run ID:	14924.581G3.16S3767.1615M341.O6854.P11785.21J462
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.587
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	62.62
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	24.14
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.041%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	21 (1.05%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 581

Target Profile: 16S-M15-21J-ONP-A5PTI-B.W. RAYMOND

Elgin Grade 581 (All Variations): 20,800 ETP
16S: 20,800 100.00% 16s, Grade 581
16S-M15: 20,800 100.00% 16s, Grade 581, Model 15
16S-M15-21J: 2,300 11.06% 16s, Grade 581, Model 15, 21 Jewels	Other: 18,500 Other Jewels or Unclassified
16S-M15-21J-ONP: 2,300 11.06% 16s, Grade 581, Model 15, 21 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel
16S-M15-21J-ONP-A5PTI: 2,300 11.06%
16S-M15-21J-ONP-A5PTI-B.W. RAYMOND: 2,300 11.06%

Population Registry for This Run

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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.

hiddentreasures Supporter 14 · December 9, 2024

Serial Number 40294454 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: lever set

Anonymous · December 6, 2023

Serial Number 40295991 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 30, 2023

Serial Number 40295252 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2021

Serial Number 40295862 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:

Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Openface

Anonymous · June 12, 2020

Serial Number 40294383 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 22 Jewel marked U.S. ARMY AO

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

Changes since this report was submitted:

Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Openface