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
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 5797315
Grade: 27
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 2
Class: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1895
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 33 of 42
Grade/Model Total Production: 45,000
Variant Est. Production: 12,000 (18S-M2-17J)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Railroad Grade Classification: Class C
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 2277.27G33.18S1307.182M158.H1747.L1033.17J44
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
135.48
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
52.30
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.089%
Registry Population: 11 (1.10%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -6.21% Analyzing 97 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 5797071 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2022

Serial Number 5797875 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 21, 2021

Serial Number 5797600 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 21, 2020

Serial Number 5797235 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 2, 2019

Serial Number 5797862 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2018

Serial Number 5797862 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 22, 2017

Serial Number 5797573 was reported as accurate.

DanielindForest 33 · July 1, 2015

Serial Number 5797590 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2015

Serial Number 5797590 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · November 19, 2014

Serial Number 5797890 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked '17 Jewels' on barrel bridge
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · October 20, 2014

Serial Number 5797590 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 19, 2013

Serial Number 5797200 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 3, 2012

Serial Number 5797880 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: All specifications are correct BUT, the Jewels are
17 Jewels, all 17 Jewels are there and the plate
reads 17 Jewels

thanks, Gary DeMartini
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · May 3, 2012

Serial Number 5797880 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