Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 5503252 (Grade 116)

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Access Date: October 19, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 116

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	5503252
Grade:	116
Variation:	B.W. Raymond
Model:	5
Class:	7
Estimated Production Year:	1895
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	16 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
Case:	Various
Run ID:	2170.116G16.18S1253.185M310.O398.P591.15J637
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.427
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	84.30
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: Scoped for This Run Only	8 (0.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-16.81% Analyzing 90 Sales
Research Note: Some Marked "Standard."

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 116

Target Profile: 18S-M5-15J-ONP-A-B.W. RAYMOND

Elgin Grade 116 (All Variations): 28,000 ETP
18S: 28,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 116
18S-M5: 28,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 116, Model 5
18S-M5-15J: 19,000 67.86% 18s, Grade 116, Model 5, 15 Jewels	Other: 9,000 Other Jewels or Unclassified
18S-M5-15J-ONP: 19,000 67.86% 18s, Grade 116, Model 5, 15 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel
18S-M5-15J-ONP-A: 19,000 67.86%
18S-M5-15J-ONP-A-B.W. RAYMOND: 19,000 67.86%

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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 5197 · 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