Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 5415640 (Grade 27)

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Access Date: December 11, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 27

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	5415640
Grade:	27
Variation:	B.W. Raymond
Model:	2
Class:	1
Estimated Production Year:	1894
Run Quantity:	2,000
Grade/Model Run:	28 of 42
Grade/Model Total Production:	45,000
Variant Est. Production:	33,000 (18S-M2-15J)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Material:	Ruby
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Signing Style:	Formal Script
Movement Inlay Color:	Black
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Moseley
Hairspring:	Breguet
Escapement Type:	Straight-line
Standard Dial Type:	Double-Sunk
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Position:	Yes
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism:	Yes
Railroad Grade:	Yes
Railroad Grade Classification:	Class C
U.S. Patents:	596407, 77078
Movement Markings:	B.W. Raymond Elgin, Ill. Adjusted Safety Pinion
Case:	Various
Run ID:	2139.27G28.18S1239.182M148.H1654.L983.15J628
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.505
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	135.48
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	52.30
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.089%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	24 (1.20%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	5.88% Analyzing 201 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 27

Target Profile: 18S-M2-15J-HNL-APTI-B.W. RAYMOND

Elgin Grade 27 (All Variations): 45,000 ETP
18S: 45,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 27
18S-M2: 45,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 27, Model 2
18S-M2-15J: 33,000 73.33% 18s, Grade 27, Model 2, 15 Jewels	Other: 12,000 Other Jewels or Unclassified
18S-M2-15J-HNL: 33,000 73.33% 18s, Grade 27, Model 2, 15 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Nickel
18S-M2-15J-HNL-APTI: 33,000 73.33%
18S-M2-15J-HNL-APTI-B.W. RAYMOND: 33,000 73.33%

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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.

steamer471 Supporter 20 · May 18, 2024

Serial Number 5415525 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 1152 · October 20, 2023

Serial Number 5415609 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: MOVEMENT FINISH IS GILT ON THIS ONE!

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

cmdraven 4083 · November 29, 2021

Serial Number 5415243 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 5, 2020

Serial Number 5415280 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2020

Serial Number 5414395 was reported as accurate.

kansasbeals 20 · September 29, 2019

Serial Number 5415205 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2016

Serial Number 5414264 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Railroad grade must be open face and not hunting
style

Curator Response: Actaully, during the era of production (c. 1894), hunting configurations were accepted on a variety of railroads. The openface standard was not established until later.

Changes since this report was submitted:

Jewels changed from 17j to 15j