Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 27 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 27 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 27

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5797071 Question Mark
Grade: 27 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1895 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 33 of 42 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 45,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 12,000 (18S-M2-17J) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Escapement Type: Straight-line Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class C Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2277.27G33.18S1307.182M158.H1747.L1033.17J44 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: v52.433 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
135.48 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
52.30 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.089% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
11 (1.10%) 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.


DocRogan43 Supporter 87 · November 18, 2023

Serial Number 5797071 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2022

Serial Number 5797875 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 21, 2021

Serial Number 5797600 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 21, 2020

Serial Number 5797235 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 2, 2019

Serial Number 5797862 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2018

Serial Number 5797862 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 22, 2017

Serial Number 5797573 was reported as accurate.

DanielindForest 33 · July 1, 2015

Serial Number 5797590 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2015

Serial Number 5797590 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · November 19, 2014

Serial Number 5797890 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked '17 Jewels' on barrel bridge
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · October 20, 2014

Serial Number 5797590 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · September 19, 2013

Serial Number 5797200 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · May 3, 2012

Serial Number 5797880 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: All specifications are correct BUT, the Jewels are
17 Jewels, all 17 Jewels are there and the plate
reads 17 Jewels

thanks, Gary DeMartini
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · May 3, 2012

Serial Number 5797880 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Elgin Grade 27 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 27 Pocket Watch