#142 • Elgin, BW Raymond, Grade 280, 17J, 16S, scarce 3-finger bridge

Part of 261105 - "W for Watches" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - October 29 - November 5 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

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Bidding closes Nov 5, 2026 2:10 PM EST

APW - Elgin, B.W. Raymond, Grade 280, 17J 16S, white gold-filled Railroad Model OF recase, white enamel DS dial with impressed center, SW-LS, nickel damascene, s#10855195. A scarce B.W. Raymond variant, total production of the Grade 280 with "B.W. Raymond" marking is believed to be a bit under 1000 made and these are the only open face B.W. Raymond movements to have been made in a 3-finger bridge plate design. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, foot of setting lever is bent but still functions, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, some dark spots to balance cock, some scattered short micro-fine scratches, many scattered small spots of oxide to steelwork; dial with many scattered faint hls, some scattered small fractures under bezel; excellent seconds-hand, poor hour and minute; case shows medium wear, scattered small mild dents to rear, many scattered small to tiny nicks to band, rings of wear to brass to rear and strips to band; tight nickel replacement bow, crown shows ample wear; good glass crystal. Estimate: $200 - $400 JH-81544