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
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 5962660
Grade: 116
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 5
Class: 7
Estimated Production Year: 1895
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 21 of 26
Grade/Model Total Production: 28,000
Variant Est. Production: 9,000 (18S-M5-17J)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Railroad Grade: Yes
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 2338.116G21.18S1339.185M357.O461.P701.17J56
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
84.30
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
32.52
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.055%
Registry Population: 15 (1.50%)

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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.


dscottgoodrick 142 · December 3, 2016

Serial Number 5962226 was reported as accurate.

dwbsr 42 · July 5, 2014

Serial Number 5962213 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 17 Jewels on movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

rnfwatch Supporter 124 · December 6, 2013

Serial Number 5962660 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked "17 Jewels" on barrel bridge and confirmed
17J (jeweled to the center hole). Noteworthy
feature: underneath side of barrel reveals
"Maltese Cross" overwind prevention with six arms
on the cross (may be exclusive to 17J version - as
yet unconfirmed on 15J). additional note: sn
6933460 also observed as marked 17Jewels on barrel
bridge.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · July 4, 2013

Serial Number 5962327 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 23, 2012

Serial Number 5962047 was reported as accurate.

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