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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5503252 Question Mark
Grade: 116 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 7 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1895 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 16 of 26 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 28,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 19,000 (18S-M5-15J) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2170.116G16.18S1253.185M310.O398.P591.15J637 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: v52.457 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
84.30 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
32.52 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.055% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
8 (0.80%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -10.43% Analyzing 92 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Some Marked "Standard."

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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.


pmtime Supporter 612 · June 11, 2024

Serial Number 5503513 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · September 18, 2023

Serial Number 5503837 was reported as accurate.

cbzimm Supporter 469 · December 2, 2021

Serial Number 5503529 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 jewel. All other items correct.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j or 17j to 15j

Anonymous · November 23, 2021

Serial Number 5503529 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 27, 2018

Serial Number 5503538 was reported as accurate.

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

tobpec Supporter 31 · October 26, 2018

Serial Number 5503538 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Year of manufacture is 1894 according to the Elgin
Watch Collectors Site.
Curator Response: The estimated production years are simply estimates (true for all sources), usually accurate within +/-3 years. If possible, please provide information on whether the movement is 15-Jewels or 17-Jewels, which would be more beneficial for other users. Thanks.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j or 17j to 15j

Anonymous · February 8, 2018

Serial Number 5503393 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 6, 2016

Serial Number 5503485 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 21, 2016

Serial Number 5503694 was reported as accurate.

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

georged Supporter 161 · June 5, 2015

Serial Number 5503842 was reported as accurate.

georged Supporter 161 · May 15, 2015

Serial Number 5503842 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 22, 2012

Serial Number 5503252 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 116 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 116 Pocket Watch