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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 865660 Question Mark
Grade: 69 Question Mark
Variation: Mixed Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1881 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 23 of 24 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 29,054 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 2,000 (18S-M1-15J-HGK-A2P-MIXED) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 2 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
Adjustment Tolerance: [21] 2P +/- 15 s/24hrs., Temp. +/- 8 s/16hrs., Reg. +/- 5 s/24hrs. Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 607.69G23.18S451.181M371.H591.K468.15J140 Question Mark
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.517 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
87.47 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
33.75 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.057% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
15 (1.50%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -13.71% Analyzing 287 Sales Question Mark
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