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: 5916684 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: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 34 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: 2322.27G34.18S1330.182M160.H1774.L1048.17J51 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
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
15 (1.50%) 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 · April 19, 2022

Serial Number 5916635 was reported as accurate.

Bretto 42 · October 22, 2020

Serial Number 5916812 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2020

Serial Number 5916938 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2019

Serial Number 5916261 was reported as accurate.

bcole60 30 · May 2, 2019

Serial Number 5916766 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2019

Serial Number 5916931 was reported as accurate.

wylirb32 1 · January 22, 2018

Serial Number 5916931 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2018

Serial Number 5916931 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 18, 2017

Serial Number 5916484 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2015

Serial Number 5916825 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 24, 2015

Serial Number 5916208 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2014

Serial Number 5916203 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels. labeled as such. jeweled center wheel.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · January 7, 2014

Serial Number 5916414 was reported as accurate.

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

hawk613 Supporter 32 · December 25, 2013

Serial Number 5916623 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Is 17 Jewels and marked as such on plate. (Jeweled
center wheel )
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · January 24, 2013

Serial Number 5916444 was reported as inaccurate.

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