Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 5048680 (Grade 70)

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Access Date: April 25, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 70

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	5048680
Grade:	70
Variation:	B.W. Raymond
Model:	2
Class:	1
Estimated Production Year:	1894
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	48 of 53
Grade/Model Total Production:	74,500
Variant Est. Production:	4,000 (18S-M2-17J-HGL-A2P-B.W. RAYMOND)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	17j
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:	1977.70G48.18S1159.182M142.H1549.L931.17J25
Database Version:	v52.245
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:	11 (1.10%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 70

Target Profile: 18S-M2-17J-HGL-A2P-B.W. RAYMOND

Elgin Grade 70 (All Variations): 74,500 ETP
18S: 74,500 100.00% 18s, Grade 70
18S-M2: 74,500 100.00% 18s, Grade 70, Model 2
18S-M2-17J: 5,000 6.71% 18s, Grade 70, Model 2, 17 Jewels		Other: 69,500 Other Jewels or Unclassified
18S-M2-17J-HGL: 5,000 6.71% 18s, Grade 70, Model 2, 17 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Gilt
18S-M2-17J-HGL-A2P: 5,000 6.71%
18S-M2-17J-HGL-A2P-B.W. RAYMOND: 4,000 5.37%

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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 4, 2022

Serial Number 5048730 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2022

Serial Number 5048496 was reported as accurate.

Beezqueen 45 · January 14, 2022

Serial Number 5048760 was reported as accurate.

Beezqueen 45 · January 14, 2022

Serial Number 5048760 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2020

Serial Number 5048736 was reported as accurate.

kansasbeals 20 · September 29, 2019

Serial Number 5048680 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is a 17 Jewel; it has screw set
jewels on the center wheel pivots.

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Changes since this report was submitted: