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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: 4449 Question Mark
Grade: 69 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1867 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 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 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
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 6.69G3.18S5.181M5.H5.K5.15J5 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: v52.473 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
22 (2.20%) 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 · January 5, 2022

Serial Number 4151 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 10, 2021

Serial Number 4750 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2021

Serial Number 4518 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2020

Serial Number 4410 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2020

Serial Number 4967 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2020

Serial Number 4750 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2020

Serial Number 4410 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · July 19, 2020

Serial Number 4078 was reported as accurate.

sgallo 5 · July 6, 2020

Serial Number 4053 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 14, 2020

Serial Number 4598 was reported as accurate.

MJKauz Supporter 29 · December 19, 2019

Serial Number 4449 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2019

Serial Number 4626 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2018

Serial Number 4891 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 28, 2018

Serial Number 4232 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 21, 2018

Serial Number 4750 was reported as accurate.

linesuper 1 · March 25, 2018

Serial Number 4584 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2018

Serial Number 4700 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2018

Serial Number 4723 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2018

Serial Number 4723 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2017

Serial Number 4199 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2017

Serial Number 4210 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2017

Serial Number 4299 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2017

Serial Number 4021 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 27, 2017

Serial Number 4165 was reported as accurate.

wardralston 2 · January 26, 2017

Serial Number 4165 was reported as accurate.

aolinske 1 · January 20, 2017

Serial Number 4586 was reported as accurate.

aolinske 1 · January 20, 2017

Serial Number 4586 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2016

Serial Number 4300 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2016

Serial Number 4033 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2016

Serial Number 4403 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2016

Serial Number 4258 was reported as accurate.

jloveastvan23 1 · October 30, 2015

Serial Number 4069 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 8, 2015

Serial Number 4245 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 17, 2015

Serial Number 4200 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2013

Serial Number 4077 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2013

Serial Number 4364 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2013

Serial Number 4636 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 10, 2013

Serial Number 4026 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 27, 2013

Serial Number 4020 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2013

Serial Number 4455 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 8, 2013

Serial Number 4412 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Train plate not marked Adjusted on this serial
number movement

Anonymous · February 4, 2013

Serial Number 4201 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · December 3, 2012

Serial Number 4017 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 2, 2012

Serial Number 4804 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · June 12, 2012

Serial Number 4741 was reported as accurate.

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