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: 5987570 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: 35 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: 2350.27G35.18S1343.182M161.H1794.L1058.17J57 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
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.


singing3 Supporter 43 · May 22, 2022

Serial Number 5987347 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 12, 2021

Serial Number 5987560 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 9, 2018

Serial Number 5987926 was reported as accurate.

timerestored 278 · October 2, 2017

Serial Number 5987175 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 28, 2016

Serial Number 5987206 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2016

Serial Number 5987984 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2015

Serial Number 5987279 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 22, 2014

Serial Number 5987441 was reported as accurate.

barrypiggott 88 · September 11, 2014

Serial Number 5987271 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2013

Serial Number 5987796 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: All correct , but mine is 17 jewel.
Really like your site.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · September 17, 2012

Serial Number 5987838 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 4, 2012

Serial Number 5987183 was reported as inaccurate.

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