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: 6162689
Grade: 116
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 5
Class: 7
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 22 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: 2409.116G22.18S1376.185M372.O479.P741.17J72
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: 9 (0.90%)

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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 · February 4, 2021

Serial Number 6162690 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · June 9, 2020

Serial Number 6162446 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2020

Serial Number 6162020 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2020

Serial Number 6162332 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2018

Serial Number 6162387 was reported as accurate.

wmike565 Supporter 115 · May 19, 2018

Serial Number 6162689 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2016

Serial Number 6162161 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 15, 2014

Serial Number 6162874 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2014

Serial Number 6162807 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2014

Serial Number 6162807 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 23, 2014

Serial Number 6162807 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: S/N: 6162807 is a 17j B.W. Raymond.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · January 9, 2013

Serial Number 6162660 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My Greatgrandfathers Railroad Watch matches plate
image but is !7 jewel and was told might be 1895
all other data matches
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Elgin Grade 116 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 116 Pocket Watch