Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 116 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 116 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 116

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5842903 Question Mark
Grade: 116 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 7 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1895 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 20 of 26 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 28,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 9,000 (18S-M5-17J) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2294.116G20.18S1319.185M345.O444.P670.17J48 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: v52.517 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
84.30 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
32.52 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.055% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
8 (0.80%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -10.71% Analyzing 104 Sales 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.


GUILLERMO 52 · February 11, 2024

Serial Number 5842027 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2023

Serial Number 5842960 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2022

Serial Number 5842027 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 28, 2021

Serial Number 5842027 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2020

Serial Number 5842903 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2020

Serial Number 5842070 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2020

Serial Number 5842732 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2017

Serial Number 5842363 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2015

Serial Number 5842330 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Database indicates 15 jewels, but this watch is
stamped 17 jewels.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · December 13, 2014

Serial Number 5842027 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: mine is 17 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · September 28, 2013

Serial Number 5842878 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · July 3, 2013

Serial Number 5842249 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 14, 2012

Serial Number 5842623 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is 17J
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Elgin Grade 116 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 116 Pocket Watch