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
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 889257
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
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 618.70G16.18S460.182M64.H602.L145.15J146
Database Version: v52.245
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: 10 (1.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.21% Analyzing 339 Sales

Help Us Help Others By Improving the Database:

Does this information describe your movement accurately?

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 46 · 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 4695 · 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