Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 744984 (Grade 70)

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Access Date: December 01, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

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:	744984
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:	9,000 (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
Case:	Various
Run ID:	587.70G12.18S443.182M56.H573.L122.15J130
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.473
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: Scoped for This Run Only	9 (0.90%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	10.98% Analyzing 353 Sales
Research Note: #744984: Verified as marked "Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.; Adjusted; Patent Pinion" (Barrel bridge not marked).

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 70

Target Profile: 18S-M2-15J-HGL-A2P-MIXED

Elgin Grade 70 (All Variations): 74,500 ETP
18S: 74,500 100.00% 18s, Grade 70
18S-M2: 74,500 100.00% 18s, Grade 70, Model 2
18S-M2-15J: 69,500 93.29% 18s, Grade 70, Model 2, 15 Jewels		Other: 5,000 Other Jewels or Unclassified
18S-M2-15J-HGL: 69,500 93.29% 18s, Grade 70, Model 2, 15 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Gilt
18S-M2-15J-HGL-A2P: 69,500 93.29%
18S-M2-15J-HGL-A2P-MIXED: 9,000 12.08%	Other: 60,500 Other Variants or Unclassified

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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.