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: 40470346
Grade: 581
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1942
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 9
Grade/Model Total Production: 20,800
Variant Est. Production: 14,000 (16S-M15-22J-OFP)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 22j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gold Flashed
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: 14929.581G4.16S3772.1615M342.O6857.P11791.22J3
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
62.27
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: 11 (1.10%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.20% Analyzing 77 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.


ebsrods Supporter 108 · September 3, 2021

Serial Number 40470765 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is stamped 21 jewel not 22 jewel ,it is
gold flashed. also marked: U.S. ARMY A.C. above
adjusted.
Curator Response: There is an additional jewel for the arbor of the sweep-second wheel. The core movement is 21-Jewels + the sweep second jewel = 22 Jewels.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Openface

CLOCKWORKBRIAN72 50 · February 4, 2020

Serial Number 40470006 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 4, 2018

Serial Number 40470735 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 20, 2017

Serial Number 40470536 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Openface

josephel 2 · August 22, 2017

Serial Number 40470041 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 28, 2016

Serial Number 40470247 was reported as accurate.

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

RapidoEd 1 · July 13, 2016

Serial Number 40470123 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 9, 2016

Serial Number 40470609 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 7, 2016

Serial Number 40470123 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 27, 2016

Serial Number 40470690 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is gold flashed BW Raymond, case is
Illinois case nickel.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 22j
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Openface
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gold Flashed

ua1okx 1 · September 24, 2014

Serial Number 40470887 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 22j
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Openface
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gold Flashed

Norske 10 · February 14, 2014

Serial Number 40470439 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 22j
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Openface
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gold Flashed

Anonymous · September 8, 2013

Serial Number 40470863 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This item has 22 jewels due to the sweep seconds
hand. There is also a sweep wheel and cock not
shown in the diagram. Movement marked: U.S. ARMY
A.C.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 22j
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Openface
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gold Flashed

Anonymous · July 29, 2012

Serial Number 40470172 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: the observations are correct, however the barrel
bridege is stamped US Army A C (i would think air
corp) and the movement is house in a nickel case
with the following incribe:TYPE-A13

SPEC. NO AN-GG-W-108

SER. NO. AC42-4938

MFRS PART NO 1786

ORD. NO. W535AC-2807

ELGIN
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 22j
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Openface
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gold Flashed

Anonymous · July 27, 2012

Serial Number 40470172 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 22j
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Openface
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gold Flashed
Elgin Grade 581 Pocket Watch