Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 581 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 581

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 40999050 Question Mark
Grade: 581 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1942 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 9 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 20,800 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 4,500 (16S-M15-22J-ONP) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 22j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Ball Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 14963.581G6.16S3792.1615M344.O6862.P11820.22J5 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.528 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
62.62 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
24.14 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.041% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
12 (1.20%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -0.22% Analyzing 79 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 · July 5, 2024

Serial Number 40999260 was reported as accurate.

avpalermo Supporter 645 · August 10, 2022

Serial Number 40999101 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 8, 2022

Serial Number 40999037 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 10, 2020

Serial Number 40999705 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 13, 2019

Serial Number 40999514 was reported as accurate.

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

angeldrako 17 · January 7, 2017

Serial Number 40999037 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 19, 2014

Serial Number 40999015 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked '21 Jewels' but I believe it is actually 22
jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 22j
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Openface

Anonymous · May 13, 2013

Serial Number 40999642 was reported as accurate.

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