Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 70 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 70

Mixed Run: "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co." and "B.W. Raymond" Movements

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 885032 Question Mark
Grade: 70 Question Mark
Variation: Mixed Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1881 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 14 of 53 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 74,500 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 9,000 (18S-M2-15J-HGL-A2P-MIXED) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley 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: 614.70G14.18S456.182M60.H598.L141.15J142 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: v52.512 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
224.30 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
86.62 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.147% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
19 (1.90%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 9.04% Analyzing 353 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Mixed Run: "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co." and "B.W. Raymond" Movements

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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.


chuck1500 112 · January 19, 2021

Serial Number 885165 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2020

Serial Number 885988 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 11, 2019

Serial Number 885768 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 7, 2018

Serial Number 885419 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2017

Serial Number 885657 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 22, 2016

Serial Number 885130 was reported as accurate.

tsapala 97 · December 2, 2013

Serial Number 885032 was reported as accurate.

Wrstratton 134 · November 26, 2013

Serial Number 885854 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 21, 2013

Serial Number 885432 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from No to 2

Anonymous · February 18, 2013

Serial Number 885815 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 70 Pocket Watch