Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 77 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 77

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 4109805
Grade: 77
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 5
Class: 7
Estimated Production Year: 1891
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 17 of 29
Grade/Model Total Production: 35,000
Variant Est. Production: 30,000 (18S-M5-15J)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Railroad Grade: Yes
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 1574.77G17.18S939.185M171.O212.P269.15J461
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
104.79
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
40.66
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.069%
Registry Population: 8 (0.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 10.16% Analyzing 139 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 · March 17, 2020

Serial Number 4109482 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 22, 2020

Serial Number 4109948 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Now come you have a pendant set marked as Railroad
grade? I don't think it is?
Curator Response: At the time of production, pendant-set watches were still accepted into railroad service. The B.W. Raymond was marketed as a railroad watch.

Anonymous · December 15, 2019

Serial Number 4109578 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · December 22, 2018

Serial Number 4109805 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 77 Pocket Watch