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Access Date: December 26, 2024
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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 564471 Question Mark
Grade: 70 Question Mark
Variation: Mixed Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1878 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 10 of 53 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 74,500 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 9,000 (18S-M2-15J-HGL-A2P-MIXED) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 2 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Adjustment Tolerance: [21] 2P +/- 15 s/24hrs., Temp. +/- 8 s/16hrs., Reg. +/- 5 s/24hrs. Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 511.70G10.18S408.182M51.H509.L61.15J113 Question Mark
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.528 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 224.30 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 86.62 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.147% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only		10 (1.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 9.04% Analyzing 352 Sales Question Mark
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 70

Target Profile: 18S-M2-15J-HGL-A2P-MIXED

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-M2-15J: 69,500 93.29%
18s, Grade 70, Model 2, 15 Jewels		 Other: 5,000
Other Jewels or Unclassified
18S-M2-15J-HGL: 69,500 93.29%
18s, Grade 70, Model 2, 15 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Gilt
18S-M2-15J-HGL-A2P: 69,500 93.29%
18S-M2-15J-HGL-A2P-MIXED: 9,000 12.08% Other: 60,500
Other Variants or Unclassified

Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
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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 87 · 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 4083 · 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