Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 184 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 184

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 7280586 Question Mark
Grade: 184 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 7 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1898 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 32 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,120 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2868.184G3.18S1570.185M466.O636.P1072.17J170 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.457 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
30.47 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
11.72 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.020% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
26 (1.30%) 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 · March 3, 2022

Serial Number 7279200 was reported as accurate.

mattslyk 1 · February 10, 2018

Serial Number 7279550 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 24, 2016

Serial Number 7279735 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 8, 2016

Serial Number 7280780 was reported as accurate.

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

Badger21 1 · August 18, 2015

Serial Number 7279950 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 29, 2014

Serial Number 7279517 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

tlcasmith 16 · August 26, 2014

Serial Number 7280636 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: info is correct however i have this watch in my
possesion and movement is also marked B.W. Raymond
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · August 25, 2014

Serial Number 7280807 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My movement 7280807 has the B W Raymond signature.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

jerrydk7 227 · March 7, 2014

Serial Number 7279050 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 26, 2014

Serial Number 7279905 was reported as accurate.

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

LeroyC 392 · December 24, 2013

Serial Number 7280999 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 'B.W.Raymond'
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

LeroyC 392 · September 9, 2013

Serial Number 7279094 was reported as accurate.

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

txtimefan Supporter 101 · June 26, 2013

Serial Number 7279142 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 184 Pocket Watch