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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: 10497001
Grade: 240
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 91
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 14 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: 4366.240G15.18S2161.188M33.O1290.L1532.19J26
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
202.10
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: 5 (0.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 8.44% Analyzing 472 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.


Billibrit 10 · May 5, 2023

Serial Number 10497744 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 5, 2023

Serial Number 10497744 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 3398 · February 9, 2022

Serial Number 10497876 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2021

Serial Number 10497796 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 18, 2021

Serial Number 10497796 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2021

Serial Number 10497796 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2018

Serial Number 10497069 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 9, 2013

Serial Number 10497823 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2013

Serial Number 10497185 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 240 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 240 Pocket Watch