Pocket Watch Database
https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/elgin/42734
Access Date: March 20, 2023
From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 69
B.W. Raymond
Manufacturer: | Elgin | ![]() |
Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | ![]() |
Movement Serial Number: | 42734 | ![]() |
Grade: | 69 | ![]() |
Variation: | B.W. Raymond | ![]() |
Model: | 1 | ![]() |
Class: | 1 | ![]() |
Estimated Production Year: | 1870 | ![]() |
Run Quantity: | 1,000 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Run: | 12 of 24 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Total Production: | 29,054 | ![]() |
Variant Est. Production: | 26,054 (18S-M1-15J-HGK-A2P-B.W. RAYMOND) | ![]() |
Size: | 18s | ![]() |
Jewels: | 15j | ![]() |
Movement Configuration: | Adaptable | ![]() |
Movement Finish: | Gilt | ![]() |
Movement Signing Style: | Formal Script | ![]() |
Movement Inlay Color: | None | ![]() |
Movement Setting: | Key | ![]() |
Plate: | Full Plate | ![]() |
Barrel: | Going | ![]() |
Train: | Quick | ![]() |
Adjusted: | Yes | ![]() |
Adjusted to Position: | Yes | ![]() |
Adjusted # of Positions: | 2 | ![]() |
Adjusted to Temperature: | No | ![]() |
Adjustment Tolerance: | [21] 2P +/- 15 s/24hrs., Temp. +/- 8 s/16hrs., Reg. +/- 5 s/24hrs. | ![]() |
Railroad Grade: | Yes | ![]() |
U.S. Patents: | 77078 | ![]() |
Movement Markings: | B.W. Raymond Elgin, Ills Patent Pinion |
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Data Research: |
1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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Case: | Various | ![]() |
Database Version: | v50.306 | ![]() |
Advanced Metrics | ||
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 85.45 | ![]() |
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 33.75 | ![]() |
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.057% | ![]() |
Registry Population: | 9 (0.90%) | ![]() |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 69
Target Profile: 18S-M1-15J-HGK-A2P-B.W. RAYMOND
Elgin Grade 69 (All Variations): 29,054 ETP | |
18S: 29,054 100.00% 18s, Grade 69 |
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18S-M1: 29,054 100.00% 18s, Grade 69, Model 1 |
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18S-M1-15J: 29,054 100.00% 18s, Grade 69, Model 1, 15 Jewels |
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18S-M1-15J-HGK: 29,054 100.00% 18s, Grade 69, Model 1, 15 Jewels, Adaptable/Key/Gilt |
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18S-M1-15J-HGK-A2P: 29,054 100.00% | |
18S-M1-15J-HGK-A2P-B.W. RAYMOND: 26,054 89.67% |
Population Registry for This Run
Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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1 | 42084 | #84 | Inferred | ||
2 | 42302 | #302 | Inferred | ||
3 | 42375 | #375 | Inferred | ||
4 | 42381 | #381 | Collection | May 11, 2013 | |
5 |
![]() Image Credit: GOLDENS |
42528 | #528 | Collection | July 02, 2022 |
6 |
![]() Image Credit: keywind |
42618 | #618 | Collection | June 06, 2021 |
7 | 42649 | #649 | Collection | December 21, 2018 | |
8 |
![]() Image Credit: Klinej54 |
42734 | #734 | Collection | April 24, 2018 |
9 |
Image Credit: Huggs3 |
42858 | #858 | Collection | October 22, 2021 |
Standard Deviation of Known Examples: 240.26 (Expected: 288.82, Δ48.56/4.86%) |
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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.
Huggs3 Supporter 124 · March 16, 2021
Serial Number 42858 was reported as accurate.
Huggs3 Supporter 124 · March 16, 2021
Serial Number 42858 was reported as accurate.
Bostonjoe Top Contributor Supporter 185 · July 12, 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.
von1943 361 · December 17, 2014
Serial Number 42084 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 11, 2013
Serial Number 42381 was reported as inaccurate.

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