Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 69 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 69

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 42618 Question Mark
Grade: 69 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1870 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 12 of 24 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 29,054 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 26,054 (18S-M1-15J-HGK-A2P-B.W. RAYMOND) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: None Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 2 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Adjustment Tolerance: [21] 2P +/- 15 s/24hrs., Temp. +/- 8 s/16hrs., Reg. +/- 5 s/24hrs. Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Movement Markings: B.W. Raymond
Elgin, Ills
Patent Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 79.69G12.18S77.181M77.H78.K78.15J30 Question Mark
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.469 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
87.47 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
33.75 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.057% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
12 (1.20%) 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 · June 23, 2022

Serial Number 42528 was reported as accurate.

Huggs3 Supporter 144 · March 16, 2021

Serial Number 42858 was reported as accurate.

Huggs3 Supporter 144 · March 16, 2021

Serial Number 42858 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2020

Serial Number 42211 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2020

Serial Number 42025 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2020

Serial Number 42069 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2020

Serial Number 42428 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 20, 2019

Serial Number 42428 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2019

Serial Number 42428 was reported as accurate.

Bostonjoe Top Contributor Supporter 197 · July 12, 2019

Serial Number 42008 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2019

Serial Number 42008 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · May 11, 2019

Serial Number 42008 was reported as accurate.

Just4orfun 117 · January 25, 2018

Serial Number 42758 was reported as accurate.

timerestored 278 · August 10, 2017

Serial Number 42692 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 21, 2016

Serial Number 42338 was reported as accurate.

von1943 Supporter 376 · December 17, 2014

Serial Number 42084 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2014

Serial Number 42803 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 11, 2013

Serial Number 42381 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not marked 'Adjusted'

Anonymous · October 17, 2012

Serial Number 42085 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · October 12, 2012

Serial Number 42085 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 69 Pocket Watch