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The BIG Issue
Some of you may have worked out already, using the 1896 grade list, there are 436,081 incorrectly identified movements based on the 1950 material list, any look up database also based on the 1950 material list is incorrect. Is that really a grade 69 or a B. W. Raymond you have in your hand ?
1896 Material Grade List
There are flaws in the 1950 Material list that the online databases reference for grade lookup.
This list was built using the list from the 1896 Material list before the grades were renumbered incorrectly.
A Model Before The B.W. Raymond ?
Who knew 153 years ago, there was a model in the factory before the B. W. Raymond was put into production. We can only speculate what it was (18s full plate, Keywind, Backset) as no other description or documentation exists that says there was a model before the B. W. Raymond was put into production. Crossman does state the B.W. Raymond was modified from being Backset during the first production run.
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New Addtions
Its been a while since we have added to the site but don’t worry, we have been busy building a Delorean to travel back to 1864 and find some undiscovered coverage and details from the start of National Watch Company that is sure to impress. You may have noticed a new addition on the menu “NWCo”, this will cover the years 1864 – 1874.
The First RailRoad Approved Wrist Watch
Elgin was first in 1960 with a railroad approved wrist watch. Read about the efforts of Mr John Walker Barriger III and Mr Jack Pugh in modernizing the railroad.
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Elgin-Centura
Introducing Elgin’s 100th Anniverasry line that was never released in 1964. This opens a new chapter in Elgin’s watch production that has never been identified.
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Elgin’s Darkest Hour
This is Elgin’s darkest hour, the Typhoid outbreak of 1916. It would have a lasting impact on the company and its staff, 22 people dead and another 200 infected.
Typhoid Outbreak
Elgin Peek-a-Boo
Yes thats right, the original name for the Elgin Direct Reading watches
Ever wondered who designed the Elgin Direct Reading watches ?
Who engineered the movements ?
How many models ?
Direct Reading Watches
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