Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 180 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 180

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 8498786
Grade: 180
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 7
Class: 65
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 13
Grade/Model Total Production: 18,500
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: 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: 3417.180G5.18S1825.187M66.O888.L1346.17J290
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
55.39
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
21.47
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.037%
Registry Population: 11 (1.10%)

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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.


gma3005 Supporter 23 · October 1, 2021

Serial Number 8498761 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2019

Serial Number 8498656 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 17, 2018

Serial Number 8498084 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 7, 2017

Serial Number 8498566 was reported as accurate.

tooly111 5 · December 26, 2016

Serial Number 8498021 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is an Overland Grade#283

vicklee 34 · July 27, 2015

Serial Number 8498314 was reported as accurate.

vicklee 34 · April 1, 2015

Serial Number 8498314 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2013

Serial Number 8498922 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 180 Pocket Watch