Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 70 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 70

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5690419 Question Mark
Grade: 70 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1895 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 51 of 53 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 74,500 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 4,000 (18S-M2-17J-HGL-A2P-B.W. RAYMOND) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j 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: 2234.70G51.18S1284.182M155.H1718.L1016.17J40 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: v52.528 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
14 (1.40%) Question Mark

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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.


Anonymous · March 2, 2018

Serial Number 5690846 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2018

Serial Number 5690846 was reported as accurate.

Novez1 7 · June 21, 2017

Serial Number 5690014 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2017

Serial Number 5690076 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: marked and physical count - 17 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

nd01ken 4 · January 4, 2014

Serial Number 5690469 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · April 27, 2012

Serial Number 5690387 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17j
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Elgin Grade 70 Pocket Watch