Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 69 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 69

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 897182 Question Mark
Grade: 69 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1881 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 24 of 24 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 29,054 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 26,054 (18S-M1-15J-HGK-A2P-B.W. RAYMOND) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick 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: 626.69G24.18S461.181M374.H608.K472.15J151 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: v52.517 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
87.47 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
33.75 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.057% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
19 (1.90%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -13.71% Analyzing 287 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.


Anonymous · April 30, 2022

Serial Number 897225 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · January 14, 2022

Serial Number 897182 was reported as accurate.

Bostonjoe Top Contributor Supporter 200 · February 7, 2021

Serial Number 897182 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 5, 2020

Serial Number 897572 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2018

Serial Number 897990 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · December 6, 2017

Serial Number 897869 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2017

Serial Number 897159 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 14, 2017

Serial Number 897108 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2017

Serial Number 897687 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2016

Serial Number 897375 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2015

Serial Number 897805 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2014

Serial Number 897172 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2012

Serial Number 897074 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement whose SN I am checking is:
Adjusted, 3/4 plate, Stem wind Lever set. Face
has a second hand on subdial. It looks like the
model 6 movement in Gilbert, Engle and Shugart's
"Complete Price Guide to Watches."

Note: I am reading the SN from a picture on
ebay. (I am fairly certain I am reading the SN
correctly.) I tried asking the seller for more
details but got no response.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 69 Pocket Watch