Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 889257 (Grade 70)

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Men's Elgin 1890s 18s grade 70 15-17 jewels pocket watch

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Access Date: May 12, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 70

B.W. Raymond

Private Label(s) in Run:

Shmedtie Bros. - Washington D.C.

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Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	889257
Grade:	70
Variation:	B.W. Raymond
Model:	2
Series:	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:	52,988 (18S-M2-15J-HGL-A2P-B.W. RAYMOND)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Wind Mechanism:	Stem
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:	v52.646
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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

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