RAYMOND ELGIN NATIONAL KEYWIND 5 OZ COIN SILVER POCKETWATCH RUNNING. Raymond grade pocket watch that is 150 years old! This watch is a HIGHLY DESIRABLE and EXTREMELY RARE large and very heavy 5 ounce 18 size mens Coin Silver open face case that is in amazing condition for its age. This watch is 100% period, right down to its dial and heavy coin silver case! This watch is one of the oldest I have had in my possession. A watch like this should be the cornerstone of any Early American collector because of the age, originality, history and the fact that it is one of the earliest grades produced by. An EARLY 15 JEWEL grade. What an exciting find! The serial number on the movement is 184,378, placing production at 1873 – this is right in the midst of the Industrial Revolution! The watch has so many amazing features! The movement is a Model 1 “full plate” model and is an 15 Jewel – check out the “Liverpool window” jewels, the size of the cap jewel and the presence of a fully compensated balance! It is a gilded movement with the gilding being in Excellent condition. The balance cock also shows spectacular hand engraving which adds to the beauty of this movement. Raymond Grade watch wass, at the time, their highest grade model! The case is of the highest quality and is a Coin Silver case in Excellent condition and correct style for the age of the watch. Check out the photos and you will see the great condition of this monster of a case – considering it’s age, this watch was gently used. This case is just massive and amazing to hold in your hand. The case is nearly 60mm in diameter and the entire watch weighs a whopping 195.6 grams!!! It features solid gold offset hinges and a tight bow. The case has no dents or dings and all lids open to less than 90 degrees, indicating little use. The hinges are all firm and all case lids close with no gaps showing which is fantastic for a case of this age. The case has great offset solid gold hinges and the original glass crystal is intact and in good order. The bow is tight and evidences minimal wear. The single sunk dial is also in near perfect condition – ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE FOR THE AGE!! The roman numerals are still very clear and in’like new’ condition. The dial is correctly signed which was appropriate for the 1873 watches made at Elgin. This watch is key set and key wind. The watch has a good balance, train, and mainspring and is running strongly when wound. The hands set very well and are clean and a deep brilliant blue. There is no possible way you could be disappointed with this watch and it would be the pride of your collection. This old masterpiece has history and good looks! The movement details from the Online Serial Number Database. Search Results For “184378”. Serial Number SN Range Quanty Name Year grade size code jewels Adj/reg/etc. ————- ——– —— —- —- —– —- —— —— ———— 184378 180001 5000 BWR 1873 69 18s hfg1k 15j U-A? Dial should be marked “National Watch Co” not “Elgin Nat’l Watch Co”. Grade total runs first yr last yr class size code jewels Adj/name —– —– —– ——– ——- —– —- —— —— ———- 69 29154 24-1 1867 1881 1 18s hfg1k 15j U-A / BWR. FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN SPECIFIC CIVIL WAR DATES, HERE IS SOME INTERESTING READING. Please ask before purchasing. Thanks and happy shopping! Get images that make Supersized seem small. Showcase your items with Auctiva’s. Track Page Views With.