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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 69 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 69

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 70784 Question Mark
Grade: 69 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1871 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 14 of 24 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 29,054 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 26,054 (18S-M1-15J-HGK-A2P-B.W. RAYMOND) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 2 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Adjustment Tolerance: [21] 2P +/- 15 s/24hrs., Temp. +/- 8 s/16hrs., Reg. +/- 5 s/24hrs. Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 96.69G14.18S92.181M92.H95.K95.15J38 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: v52.450 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
87.47 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
33.75 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.057% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
13 (0.65%) 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 · July 18, 2024

Serial Number 70306 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2024

Serial Number 70650 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 9, 2022

Serial Number 70466 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2020

Serial Number 69915 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2020

Serial Number 69693 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2020

Serial Number 70493 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 9, 2020

Serial Number 70057 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 9, 2020

Serial Number 70057 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2020

Serial Number 69061 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 15, 2020

Serial Number 69061 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2020

Serial Number 69061 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2020

Serial Number 70820 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · July 13, 2019

Serial Number 69835 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2019

Serial Number 70601 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 3, 2018

Serial Number 69969 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 24, 2017

Serial Number 69642 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 7, 2017

Serial Number 69798 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 9, 2016

Serial Number 70217 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2016

Serial Number 69042 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2016

Serial Number 71000 was reported as accurate.

boatman 1 · December 16, 2015

Serial Number 70567 was reported as accurate.

redsox1 74 · November 20, 2014

Serial Number 70784 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2014

Serial Number 70301 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2014

Serial Number 69385 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · June 13, 2014

Serial Number 69424 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2013

Serial Number 69981 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2013

Serial Number 70421 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2013

Serial Number 70001 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from No to 2

Anonymous · March 18, 2013

Serial Number 70307 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2013

Serial Number 70784 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2013

Serial Number 70547 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from Unknown to 2

Anonymous · September 2, 2012

Serial Number 70197 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · June 13, 2012

Serial Number 69301 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 69 Pocket Watch