Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 70 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 70

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 4999402
Grade: 70
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 2
Class: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 47 of 53
Grade/Model Total Production: 74,500
Variant Est. Production: 51,988 (18S-M2-15J-HGL-A2P-B.W. RAYMOND)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
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
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 1958.70G47.18S1148.182M140.H1537.L922.15J579
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
224.30
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
86.62
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.147%
Registry Population: 13 (1.30%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.21% Analyzing 339 Sales

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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 · May 8, 2023

Serial Number 5000000 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2022

Serial Number 4999647 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2018

Serial Number 4999384 was reported as accurate.

BARONVONZ 27 · September 13, 2016

Serial Number 4999402 was reported as accurate.

Yellowtail420 Supporter 103 · August 28, 2016

Serial Number 4999402 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 12, 2016

Serial Number 4999402 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2015

Serial Number 4999494 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: A hunting case watch and dials with Roman numerals
were not approved for Railroad use. So, this
watch is not a railroad grade watch.
Curator Response: Actually, railroad requirements were much more relaxed during the time this watch was produced. It would have likely been accepted on a variety of railroads.

upperkatt 1 · October 10, 2015

Serial Number 4999505 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 8, 2014

Serial Number 4999436 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2013

Serial Number 4999466 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2013

Serial Number 4999402 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 70 Pocket Watch