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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: 10004001
Grade: 240
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 91
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 11 of 62
Grade/Model Total Production: 67,500
Variant Est. Production: 22,500 (18S-M8-19J-ONL-A5PTI-B.W. RAYMOND)
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: No
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: 4087.240G11.18S2064.188M25.O1159.L1477.19J22
Database Version: v52.245
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: 10 (1.00%)
$ 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 9, 2024

Serial Number 10004275 was reported as accurate.

steve288 264 · September 3, 2020

Serial Number 10004474 was reported as accurate.

Thegoatiestgoat 1 · September 17, 2019

Serial Number 10004343 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

jimnelson915 64 · January 26, 2019

Serial Number 10004938 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 24, 2016

Serial Number 10004822 was reported as accurate.

dlabree14 36 · September 12, 2015

Serial Number 10004898 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2014

Serial Number 10004505 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2014

Serial Number 10004188 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2013

Serial Number 10004405 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator on this S/N

Anonymous · March 23, 2013

Serial Number 10004937 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2013

Serial Number 10004822 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2013

Serial Number 10004822 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2012

Serial Number 10004822 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2012

Serial Number 10004187 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not a wind indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Double Roller changed from Unknown to No

Anonymous · October 6, 2012

Serial Number 10004822 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · July 31, 2012

Serial Number 10004699 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is adjusted and is Railroad Grade....
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Double Roller changed from Unknown to No

Anonymous · July 2, 2012

Serial Number 10004212 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · June 29, 2012

Serial Number 10004822 was reported as accurate.

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