Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 69 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 69

"B.W. Raymond" or "Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co."

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 865355
Grade: 69
Variation: Mixed
Model: 1
Class: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1881
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 23 of 24
Grade/Model Total Production: 29,054
Variant Est. Production: 2,000 (18S-M1-15J-HGK-A2P-MIXED)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
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
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 607.69G23.18S451.181M371.H591.K468.15J140
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
86.99
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
33.75
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.057%
Registry Population: 15 (1.50%)
Research Note: #865305: Verified as Marked "B.W. Raymond." [NAWCC] #865706: Verified as Marked "Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co."

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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 · April 21, 2022

Serial Number 865706 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 28, 2020

Serial Number 865647 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2019

Serial Number 865371 was reported as accurate.

LordMot 8 · February 6, 2018

Serial Number 865606 was reported as accurate.

LordMot 8 · February 2, 2018

Serial Number 865606 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2013

Serial Number 865270 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2013

Serial Number 865681 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2013

Serial Number 865119 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 69 Pocket Watch