Elgin B.W. Raymond Railroad Grade Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1900
This pocket watch is an Elgin National Watch Co. model, identified as the B.W. Raymond, Grade 27, Model 2, designed for railroad service. It is housed in a silver hunter case featuring a box hinge construction and exterior engraved ornamentation.
The watch measures 53 mm in diameter, excluding the crown and hinge. The white double-sunk dial displays black Roman numerals, fleur-de-lis hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial at the six o'clock position. The movement is a nickel-finished, full-plate caliber featuring fifteen ruby jewels in gold settings, a going barrel, and a Moseley regulator, adjusted to three positions. The watch utilizes a crown-wind mechanism and a lever-set time adjustment system.
The timepiece is documented as functioning accurately, with the silver case described as being in excellent condition by the source.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Hunter case pocket watch
- Maker
- Elgin National Watch Co.
- Model
- B.W. Raymond, Grade 27, Model 2
- Case type
- Silver hunter case with box hinge
- Dial type
- Double-sunk white dial
- Adjustment
- Adjusted to 3 positions
- Jewel count
- 15 ruby jewels
- Movement size
- Size 18
- Place recorded
- United States
- Setting mechanism
- Lever set
- Maker / attribution
- Elgin National Watch Co.
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch features a hunter-style case crafted from silver. It utilizes a box-hinge configuration, which is noted for its rarity in this construction. The exterior of the case is decorated with engraved patterns. The diameter of the case is reported as 53 mm, measured exclusive of the crown and the protruding hinge. The dial is finished in white and employs a double-sunk construction. It features black Roman numerals for hour indication. The display includes fleur-de-lis style hands and a subsidiary dial for seconds located at the six o'clock position. The overall design adheres to technical requirements for railroad-grade timekeeping.
- Visible features
- • Silver hunting case with engraved exterior motifs • Double-sunk white dial with Roman numeral indices • Lever-set mechanism located at the dial bezel • Distinctive gold-toned crown
- Movement and Escapement
- The movement is a nickel-finished, full-plate caliber. It is identified as the Grade 27, Model 2 of the B.W. Raymond line, which was developed for railroad utility. Technical specifications include fifteen ruby jewels mounted in gold settings. The movement incorporates a going barrel and a Moseley regulator. It is adjusted to three physical positions. The watch operates via a crown-wind system, and time adjustment is performed using a lever-set mechanism, which was a standard requirement for railroad service during the period of production.
- Provenance and Condition
- The watch is attributed to the Elgin National Watch Co. of the United States, produced circa 1900. According to the source, the timepiece is in working condition. The silver hunter case is reported by the seller to be in excellent, flawless condition. There is no information provided regarding recent professional servicing or technical longevity assessments.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Service history and recent maintenance records are unverified
- Research required: Resistance testing of components is undocumented