Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 27 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 27 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 27

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5736706 Question Mark
Grade: 27 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1895 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 32 of 42 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 45,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 12,000 (18S-M2-17J) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Escapement Type: Straight-line Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class C Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2255.27G32.18S1293.182M156.H1734.L1024.17J41 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: v52.465 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
135.48 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
52.30 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.089% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
23 (1.15%) 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.


afterhours Supporter 28 · October 12, 2022

Serial Number 5736165 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · December 1, 2021

Serial Number 5736541 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2019

Serial Number 5736979 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2019

Serial Number 5737845 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2018

Serial Number 5736574 was reported as accurate.

pray270 3 · March 23, 2017

Serial Number 5737589 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2016

Serial Number 5737990 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 30, 2016

Serial Number 5737415 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 17, 2016

Serial Number 5736826 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 2, 2016

Serial Number 5736285 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: mine is 15 jewels

Anonymous · October 9, 2015

Serial Number 5737257 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2013

Serial Number 5736621 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 3, 2013

Serial Number 5737800 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2013

Serial Number 5737784 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2012

Serial Number 5736507 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2012

Serial Number 5736507 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17Jewels, Ebay item # 350655898046. Notice jeweled
center wheel.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · December 1, 2012

Serial Number 5736507 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · July 22, 2012

Serial Number 5736621 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 11, 2012

Serial Number 5736867 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Elgin Grade 27 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 27 Pocket Watch