Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 70 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 70

Mixed Run: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co. and B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 564471
Grade: 70
Variation: Mixed
Model: 2
Class: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1878
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 10 of 53
Grade/Model Total Production: 74,500
Variant Est. Production: 7,000 (18S-M2-15J-HGL-A2P-MIXED)
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: 511.70G10.18S408.182M51.H509.L61.15J113
Database Version: v52.204
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
223.06
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: 10 (1.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.41% 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.


DocRogan43 Supporter 86 · November 18, 2023

Serial Number 564879 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2020

Serial Number 564429 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 5, 2020

Serial Number 564998 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 14, 2019

Serial Number 564289 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 1, 2018

Serial Number 564822 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2018

Serial Number 564822 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2017

Serial Number 564480 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 564480 is not marked BWR
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.

Anonymous · September 21, 2016

Serial Number 564234 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2015

Serial Number 564681 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2015

Serial Number 564681 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 7, 2014

Serial Number 564941 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 5, 2014

Serial Number 564941 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3957 · October 2, 2013

Serial Number 564182 was reported as accurate.

casillas 40 · September 2, 2013

Serial Number 564069 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2013

Serial Number 564047 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2012

Serial Number 564865 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 70 Pocket Watch