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: 6146546 Question Mark
Grade: 27 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1896 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 36 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: 2404.27G36.18S1372.182M163.H1833.L1081.17J70 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
10 (1.00%) 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.


pmtime Supporter 612 · April 30, 2024

Serial Number 6146435 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 8, 2023

Serial Number 6146955 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2022

Serial Number 6146926 was reported as accurate.

cliffdobbins 296 · October 18, 2020

Serial Number 6146500 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2020

Serial Number 6146607 was reported as accurate.

wrockfish 4 · June 14, 2019

Serial Number 6146727 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2018

Serial Number 6146422 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2016

Serial Number 6146365 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2016

Serial Number 6146553 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2016

Serial Number 6146553 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 8, 2015

Serial Number 6146032 was reported as accurate.

plato99 11 · September 4, 2013

Serial Number 6146048 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 1, 2012

Serial Number 6146357 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mvt S/N 6146357 is 17-jewel and is marked "17
Jewels"

Also, S/N 6146165 is recorded in my notes as
being 17-jewel, but I failed to note if it was
marked "17 Jewels"

I have no other examples from this run.

Thanks for your good work, Kent
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · May 3, 2012

Serial Number 6146319 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewel movement, not Railroad Grade because it
is a Hunter
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · April 12, 2012

Serial Number 6146264 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