Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 70 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 70

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4553189 Question Mark
Grade: 70 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1892 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 43 of 53 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 74,500 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 51,988 (18S-M2-15J-HGL-A2P-B.W. RAYMOND) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley 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: 1760.70G43.18S1038.182M128.H1406.L842.15J518 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: v52.478 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
224.30 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
86.62 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.147% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
17 (0.85%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 10.98% Analyzing 353 Sales 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 11, 2023

Serial Number 4553331 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2023

Serial Number 4553331 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 28, 2020

Serial Number 4553362 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

okiejohn 387 · October 25, 2019

Serial Number 4553117 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Anonymous · September 19, 2018

Serial Number 4553750 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Anonymous · June 18, 2017

Serial Number 4552708 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Anonymous · May 2, 2017

Serial Number 4552708 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Your database has the jewels listed as 15 jewels,
actually mine is 17 jewels? Thank you! Great job,
love the database!
Curator Response: Verified to have 17-Jewels. The "17-Jewels" marking appears to be a post-production addition. [eBay #162496651502]

Anonymous · June 28, 2014

Serial Number 4552890 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2013

Serial Number 4553663 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · July 29, 2013

Serial Number 4553179 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2013

Serial Number 4553162 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2012

Serial Number 4553663 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2012

Serial Number 4552764 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 70 Pocket Watch