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: 10373001
Grade: 240
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 91
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 13 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 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: 4284.240G13.18S2126.188M28.O1247.L1511.19J24
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: 6 (1.20%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.52% Analyzing 473 Sales
Research Note: Data analysis indicates this run was terminated prior to full production at the factory and has been adjusted accordingly for the database. Please refer to factory serial lists for information regarding the original run.

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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 · January 17, 2022

Serial Number 10373206 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2019

Serial Number 10373231 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 31, 2018

Serial Number 10373480 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 15, 2017

Serial Number 10373339 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 24, 2017

Serial Number 10373026 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 8, 2016

Serial Number 10373457 was reported as accurate.

Bluejay 179 · December 2, 2013

Serial Number 10373040 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2012

Serial Number 10373266 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator
Marked Adjusted on Balance Cock but number of
positions not indicated
I believe this is a Railroad Grade movement
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 10, 2012

Serial Number 10373238 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