Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 116 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 116 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 116

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 4974839
Grade: 116
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 5
Class: 7
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 11 of 26
Grade/Model Total Production: 28,000
Variant Est. Production: 19,000 (18S-M5-15J)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Railroad Grade: Yes
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 1945.116G11.18S1143.185M256.O326.P451.15J573
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
83.83
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
32.52
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.055%
Registry Population: 15 (1.50%)

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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.


rmwatchandclock Supporter 365 · August 15, 2022

Serial Number 4974994 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 18, 2022

Serial Number 4974473 was reported as accurate.

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

medhamred Supporter 111 · March 26, 2022

Serial Number 4974921 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 17, 2022

Serial Number 4974932 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 23, 2019

Serial Number 4974606 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 24, 2017

Serial Number 4974634 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j or 17j to 15j

Anonymous · June 13, 2017

Serial Number 4974044 was reported as accurate.

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

Automatic 254 · April 9, 2017

Serial Number 4974044 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 6, 2017

Serial Number 4974044 was reported as accurate.

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

darkstar 247 · April 5, 2017

Serial Number 4974337 was reported as accurate.

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

Automatic 254 · January 3, 2017

Serial Number 4974044 was reported as accurate.

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

salem1 Supporter 44 · February 9, 2016

Serial Number 4974871 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 23, 2014

Serial Number 4974462 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 25, 2012

Serial Number 4974848 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 116 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 116 Pocket Watch