Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 889091 (Grade 70)

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Access Date: November 12, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 70

B.W. Raymond

Private Label(s) in Run:

Shmedtie Bros. - Washington D.C.

What is a Private Label?

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	889091
Grade:	70
Variation:	B.W. Raymond
Model:	2
Class:	1
Estimated Production Year:	1881
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	16 of 53
Grade/Model Total Production:	74,500
Variant Est. Production:	51,988 (18S-M2-15J-HGL-A2P-B.W. RAYMOND)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Moseley
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
Case:	Various
Run ID:	618.70G16.18S460.182M64.H602.L145.15J146
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.431
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	224.30
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	86.62
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.147%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	10 (1.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	4.88% Analyzing 350 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 70

Target Profile: 18S-M2-15J-HGL-A2P-B.W. RAYMOND

Elgin Grade 70 (All Variations): 74,500 ETP
18S: 74,500 100.00% 18s, Grade 70
18S-M2: 74,500 100.00% 18s, Grade 70, Model 2
18S-M2-15J: 69,500 93.29% 18s, Grade 70, Model 2, 15 Jewels		Other: 5,000 Other Jewels or Unclassified
18S-M2-15J-HGL: 69,500 93.29% 18s, Grade 70, Model 2, 15 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Gilt
18S-M2-15J-HGL-A2P: 69,500 93.29%
18S-M2-15J-HGL-A2P-B.W. RAYMOND: 51,988 69.78%	Other: 17,512 Other Variants or Unclassified

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weepinglion 48 · December 31, 2023

Serial Number 889091 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private label for Shmedtie Bros., Washington DC
Otherwise accurate

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.