Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 390 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 390

"B.W. Raymond" or "No. 349"

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 15644711 Question Mark
Grade: 390 Question Mark
Variation: Mixed Question Mark
Model: 8 Question Mark
Generation: Third Question Mark
Class: 91 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1911 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 5 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,400 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 1,000 (18S-M8-21J-ONL-A5PTI-MIXED) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Mixed Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Safety Question Mark
Balance Jewel Material: Diamond Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Traveling Nut (spring) Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A Question Mark
Wind Indicator Available: Yes Question Mark
Wind Indicator Present: Mixed Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Movement Markings: B.W. Raymond [or "No. 349"]
Elgin, Ill.
U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Safety Barrel
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 7345.390G2.18S3068.188M116.O2628.L2030.21J192 Question Mark
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.431 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
13.24 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
5.06 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.009% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
15 (1.50%) 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 8, 2024

Serial Number 15644421 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2020

Serial Number 15644820 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Accurate in all respects (including diamond end
stones and marked adj 5 pos) EXCEPT marked as "No
349" not marked as B.W.R.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · April 10, 2019

Serial Number 15644617 was reported as accurate.

swhite1750 29 · March 30, 2019

Serial Number 15644150 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

swhite1750 29 · March 30, 2019

Serial Number 15644150 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4045 · November 29, 2018

Serial Number 15644284 was reported as accurate.

Urbanops 51 · November 10, 2018

Serial Number 15644711 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2017

Serial Number 15644839 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2017

Serial Number 15644617 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one of the Movements that is marked No. 349,
also has a Gold Hairspring, yes it a Grade 390 BW
Raymond but is not marked a BW Raymond and says
No. 349
Curator Response: Thanks for submitting this information. Please upload a photo to your collection so we can take a closer look.

Anonymous · April 11, 2017

Serial Number 15644617 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · April 6, 2017

Serial Number 15644199 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2017

Serial Number 15644617 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2016

Serial Number 15644913 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 22, 2015

Serial Number 15644204 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2015

Serial Number 15644081 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator

barrypiggott 88 · January 20, 2015

Serial Number 15644591 was reported as accurate.

clockdoc 1 · March 11, 2014

Serial Number 15644567 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: mine hasd wind indicator

Anonymous · October 22, 2012

Serial Number 15644065 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 22, 2012

Serial Number 15644065 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 12, 2012

Serial Number 15644771 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 25, 2012

Serial Number 15644916 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 24, 2012

Serial Number 15644916 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 390 Pocket Watch