Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 581 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 581

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 40295973
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
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 14923.581G3.16S3767.1615M341.O6854.P11785.21J461
Database Version: v52.245
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: 21 (1.05%)

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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 · 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

Anonymous · August 22, 2019

Serial Number 40294952 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Openface

Anonymous · December 21, 2015

Serial Number 40295906 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Openface

Anonymous · December 16, 2014

Serial Number 40295472 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Openface

Anonymous · February 10, 2013

Serial Number 40295019 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Openface

Anonymous · October 4, 2012

Serial Number 40294732 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Openface

Anonymous · October 4, 2012

Serial Number 40294732 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Openface

Anonymous · September 24, 2012

Serial Number 40295428 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 24h dial 22j adjusted 6 pos.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Openface

Anonymous · September 24, 2012

Serial Number 40295428 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Openface

Anonymous · May 2, 2012

Serial Number 40295538 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 22 jewels
24 hour dial
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Openface
Elgin Grade 581 Pocket Watch