Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 70 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 70

Mixed Run: Marked "Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co." or "B.W. Raymond"

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 744028
Grade: 70
Variation: Mixed
Model: 2
Class: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1880
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 12 of 53
Grade/Model Total Production: 74,500
Variant Est. Production: 7,000 (18S-M2-15J-HGL-A2P-MIXED)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Signing Style: Old English
Movement Inlay Color: None
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 2
Adjusted to Temperature: No
Adjustment Tolerance: [21] 2P +/- 15 s/24hrs., Temp. +/- 8 s/16hrs., Reg. +/- 5 s/24hrs.
Railroad Grade: Yes
U.S. Patents: 77078
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co. [or "B.W. Raymond"]
Adjusted
Patent Pinion
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 587.70G12.18S443.182M56.H573.L122.15J130
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
224.30
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
86.62
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.147%
Registry Population: 9 (0.90%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.21% Analyzing 339 Sales
Research Note: #744984: Verified as marked "Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.; Adjusted; Patent Pinion" (Barrel bridge not marked).

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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 · August 23, 2022

Serial Number 744869 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · June 30, 2021

Serial Number 744364 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2020

Serial Number 744446 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: BW RAYMOND
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · August 18, 2018

Serial Number 744984 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hi,the pocket watch full hunter has gilt
movement no 7449844 has no mention of B W
Raymond? dial elgin natl watch co
15 jewels, grade 70, lever set, 893108 is the
case no diana can you help
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.

Anonymous · August 15, 2018

Serial Number 744984 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 12, 2018

Serial Number 744984 was reported as accurate.

catman032076 101 · December 31, 2015

Serial Number 744116 was reported as accurate.

mlat2012 Supporter 51 · October 18, 2015

Serial Number 744028 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 12, 2015

Serial Number 744781 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3991 · July 25, 2015

Serial Number 744251 was reported as accurate.

dav41van Supporter 52 · February 28, 2014

Serial Number 744497 was reported as accurate.

rjandladyj 185 · October 9, 2013

Serial Number 744225 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 15, 2013

Serial Number 744932 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 70 Pocket Watch