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: 42078849
Grade: 581
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1943
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 9
Grade/Model Total Production: 20,800
Variant Est. Production: 4,500 (16S-M15-22J-ONP)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 22j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Mixed
Movement Inlay Color: Black
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
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
B.W. Raymond
22 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Temperature
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 15041.581G9.16S3854.1615M356.O6893.P11887.22J8
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: 27 (1.35%)
$ 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.


Anonymous · April 21, 2022

Serial Number 42078282 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 13, 2021

Serial Number 42077485 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 9, 2021

Serial Number 42077485 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 2, 2021

Serial Number 42078282 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 29, 2021

Serial Number 42078369 was reported as accurate.

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

PatrickFain 4 · September 19, 2020

Serial Number 42077454 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 10, 2018

Serial Number 42077007 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 18, 2018

Serial Number 42077956 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 6, 2018

Serial Number 42077345 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It does not have a sweep second hand
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Openface

Anonymous · February 7, 2018

Serial Number 42077040 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 2, 2017

Serial Number 42078255 was reported as accurate.

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

cranemaker Supporter 73 · January 6, 2017

Serial Number 42078410 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 18, 2015

Serial Number 42077130 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 22 Jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 22j
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Openface

Anonymous · June 11, 2015

Serial Number 42077095 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 22j
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Openface

Anonymous · March 28, 2015

Serial Number 42078341 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: JEWELS: 22
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 22j
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Openface

jokomo 15 · March 19, 2014

Serial Number 42078849 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 22j
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Openface

Anonymous · March 18, 2014

Serial Number 42077425 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 22j
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Openface

texascoin 11 · December 5, 2013

Serial Number 42078108 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is listed as 22 Jewels on mech.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 22j
Movement Configuration changed from Sweepsecond to Openface

Anonymous · July 22, 2013

Serial Number 42078232 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 22, 2013

Serial Number 42078143 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