Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 240 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 240 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 240

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 11023268
Grade: 240
Variation: B.W. Raymond Diamond CJ
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 91
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 18 of 62
Grade/Model Total Production: 67,500
Variant Est. Production: 45,000 (18S-M8-19J-ONL-A5PTI-B.W. RAYMOND DIAMOND CJ)
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 500
Size: 18s
Jewels: 19j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt or Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Jeweled Safety
Train: Quick
Regulator: Traveling Nut (spring)
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A
Wind Indicator Available: Yes
Wind Indicator Present: Unknown
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 596408
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 4640.240G19.18S2253.188M40.O1413.L1579.19J31
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
203.22
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
78.48
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.133%
Registry Population: 9 (0.90%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.52% Analyzing 473 Sales

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


Anonymous · February 26, 2020

Serial Number 11023588 was reported as accurate.

Marcus1982 19 · December 18, 2016

Serial Number 11023079 was reported as accurate.

Marcus1982 19 · March 17, 2016

Serial Number 11023079 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2016

Serial Number 11023613 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2016

Serial Number 11023007 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 15, 2015

Serial Number 11023603 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2015

Serial Number 11023790 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: watch is 16s

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · March 5, 2015

Serial Number 11023790 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2014

Serial Number 11023647 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2014

Serial Number 11023790 was reported as accurate.

haskell 53 · June 4, 2014

Serial Number 11023613 was reported as accurate.

haskell 53 · May 23, 2014

Serial Number 11023613 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 16, 2013

Serial Number 11023552 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2013

Serial Number 11023603 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 27, 2013

Serial Number 11023183 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 1, 2013

Serial Number 11023605 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 3, 2013

Serial Number 11023591 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 29, 2012

Serial Number 11023007 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator, balance cock marked ADJUSTED
but number of positions not indicated on movement.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to No

Anonymous · September 29, 2012

Serial Number 11023079 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Does NOT have a winding indicator. All else is
correct.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 240 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 240 Pocket Watch