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: 7326683 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: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 5 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: 2887.184G5.18S1581.185M473.O644.P1087.17J175 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.428 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
11 (1.10%) 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, 2022

Serial Number 7326456 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2022

Serial Number 7326109 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2021

Serial Number 7326055 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: How can it be Railroad grade if it is pendant set?
Curator Response: Because the estimated production date is 1898.

Anonymous · September 29, 2020

Serial Number 7326107 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a lever set watch
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · September 25, 2020

Serial Number 7326107 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 27, 2020

Serial Number 7326485 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 7326485 is Lever Set.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Watching 41 · July 21, 2017

Serial Number 7326962 was reported as accurate.

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

pray270 3 · February 17, 2016

Serial Number 7326767 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 4, 2016

Serial Number 7326767 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 29, 2015

Serial Number 7326051 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 15, 2014

Serial Number 7326300 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: mine is marked B W Raymond
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · January 23, 2014

Serial Number 7326220 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Railroad Grade: Yes
B.W. Raymond
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 184 Pocket Watch