Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 273 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 273

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 7897501
Grade: 273
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 7
Class: 65
Estimated Production Year: 1899
Run Quantity: 10
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 25
Grade/Model Total Production: 880
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 3151.273G5.18S1706.187M40.O766.L1280.17J207
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.65
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.97
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.002%
Registry Population: 1 (10.00%)

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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.


billkov 98 · April 19, 2017

Serial Number 7897501 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I think this particular BW Raymond grade watch
should be RR grade. This watch is also marked
adjusted. Adjusted = Yes
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 273 Pocket Watch