Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 70 Pocket Watch

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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 889257 Question Mark
Grade: 70 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond 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: 16 of 53 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 74,500 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 51,988 (18S-M2-15J-HGL-A2P-B.W. RAYMOND) 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: 618.70G16.18S460.182M64.H602.L145.15J146 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
10 (1.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 9.04% Analyzing 353 Sales Question Mark

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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.


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.

Anonymous · November 12, 2022

Serial Number 889851 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 22, 2022

Serial Number 889851 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 18, 2022

Serial Number 889295 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2022

Serial Number 889796 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2021

Serial Number 889927 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · November 28, 2020

Serial Number 889183 was reported as accurate.

willmeier97 3 · July 2, 2020

Serial Number 889276 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 6, 2019

Serial Number 889959 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · October 26, 2018

Serial Number 889482 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 17, 2018

Serial Number 889097 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2017

Serial Number 889128 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2013

Serial Number 889164 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 70 Pocket Watch