ELGIN B. W. Raymond

The BW Raymond Watch was named after Elgin's founder, and former mayor of Chicago, B. W. Raymond. The B.W. Raymond moniker only appeared on watches that Elgin believed represented the absolute pinnacle of engineering and accuracy. 

“The B. W. Raymond is striking in its simplicity. The black numerals and the white dial strongly suggest a railroad watch.” 

1926 ELGIN 
B. W. Raymond  
Railroad Pocket Watch  
Up Down Wind Indicator   
Grade 478  

This is a pristine timepiece, a vey rare Elgin B. W. Raymond Railroad grade pocket watch up down wind indicator dated from 1926 and made in U.S.A.  

Open-face, manual-wind watch with an original Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. movement caliber grade 478, model 15, 21 jewels, size 16s, adjusted to 5 positions, sub second hand and featuring an additional function of a 40-hour wind indicator. Also, is a pendant wind, lever set (to set the time, open front cover and pull the lever escapement).  

It has a white ceramic dial features bold, easy-to-read black Arabic numerals, black minute marks, sub-second at 6 o'clock position and the 40-hour power reserve indicator is at 12 o'clock position. All four hands are blued steel.  

Cased in a stunning 12K yellow gold-filled art deco engraved case.  

This  piece of history will make an excellent addition to the railroad pocket watch collection! It is still running and keeping great time after 95 years old! 

*The pocket watch holder is not included with the purchase of this pocket watch. 

Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any question, or respectful offers. 

Movement:  
B.W. Raymond  
21 Jewels  
28962645  
Adjusted 5 Positions   
Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. 
U.S.A.  

Case Markings: 
Star Watch Case     
Company   
12KT. Gold Filled   
7456746   

Measurements (mm):
Case 50.5  
Case w/crown 57.6  
Case Thickness 13.5 

Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size. 

We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust the lighting, when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that. 

The condition is pre-owned. 
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended. 
Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have.  

It will be carefully packed. 

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Thank you for looking!  

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