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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: 263785 Question Mark
Grade: 69 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1873 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 4,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 20 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
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: 259.69G20.18S240.181M224.H258.K242.15J68 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: v52.431 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
60 (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 · July 20, 2024

Serial Number 261543 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2024

Serial Number 261878 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 408 · January 24, 2024

Serial Number 261672 was reported as accurate.

missywho 1 · October 22, 2023

Serial Number 262403 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2023

Serial Number 261277 was reported as accurate.

WatchThatMan 39 · April 16, 2023

Serial Number 260760 was reported as accurate.

Gun4hire Supporter 45 · January 6, 2023

Serial Number 260595 was reported as accurate.

Gun4hire Supporter 45 · January 6, 2023

Serial Number 260595 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 1122 · August 20, 2022

Serial Number 260041 was reported as accurate.

cliffdobbins 296 · June 5, 2022

Serial Number 262881 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 12, 2022

Serial Number 260041 was reported as accurate.

cranemaker Supporter 82 · March 27, 2022

Serial Number 260635 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2021

Serial Number 260495 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2021

Serial Number 261664 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 12, 2021

Serial Number 262143 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2021

Serial Number 262913 was reported as accurate.

AlbyS1 12 · January 22, 2021

Serial Number 262377 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2020

Serial Number 263109 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2020

Serial Number 260315 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 30, 2020

Serial Number 261184 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 2, 2020

Serial Number 262377 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 11, 2019

Serial Number 260524 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 30, 2019

Serial Number 261510 was reported as accurate.

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · June 8, 2019

Serial Number 260298 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2019

Serial Number 263311 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 8, 2018

Serial Number 261171 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2018

Serial Number 262123 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · October 17, 2018

Serial Number 261244 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · October 16, 2018

Serial Number 261244 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2018

Serial Number 263117 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2018

Serial Number 261540 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2018

Serial Number 262716 was reported as accurate.

pocketwatch101 111 · May 1, 2018

Serial Number 262191 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2018

Serial Number 263370 was reported as accurate.

Just4orfun 117 · January 31, 2018

Serial Number 262792 was reported as accurate.

Just4orfun 117 · January 28, 2018

Serial Number 262792 was reported as accurate.

Just4orfun 117 · January 28, 2018

Serial Number 262792 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2018

Serial Number 260032 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2017

Serial Number 261277 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2016

Serial Number 260187 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 6, 2016

Serial Number 263117 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 11, 2016

Serial Number 261572 was reported as accurate.

bwalder 137 · January 23, 2016

Serial Number 262478 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2016

Serial Number 262919 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2016

Serial Number 262919 was reported as accurate.

Groovysalsa 109 · November 22, 2015

Serial Number 260451 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 14, 2015

Serial Number 261540 was reported as accurate.

Groovysalsa 109 · July 26, 2015

Serial Number 260451 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Configuration is "Either"
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key

Anonymous · July 7, 2015

Serial Number 260431 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key

Anonymous · May 4, 2015

Serial Number 261572 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement configuration open face, movement setting
key wind, key set, regulation traveling nut.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key
Elgin Grade 69 Pocket Watch