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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: 10624001
Grade: 240
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 91
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 15 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 Signing Style: Gothic Blackletter
Movement Inlay Color: 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
Movement Markings: B.W. Raymond
Elgin, Ill.
U.S.A.
19 Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Barrel
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 4428.240G16.18S2182.188M34.O1317.L1542.19J27
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: 21 (1.05%)
$ 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 24, 2024

Serial Number 10624288 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4697 · December 12, 2023

Serial Number 10624559 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 4, 2023

Serial Number 10625125 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2021

Serial Number 10625841 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2021

Serial Number 10625851 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 6, 2021

Serial Number 10625829 was reported as accurate.

Rudy57 2 · December 26, 2020

Serial Number 10625601 was reported as accurate.

Silvercloud 183 · May 4, 2020

Serial Number 10624030 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2020

Serial Number 10624739 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2019

Serial Number 10624502 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 16, 2019

Serial Number 10625899 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 9, 2019

Serial Number 10625899 was reported as accurate.

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

von1943 Supporter 375 · May 13, 2018

Serial Number 10625122 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 15, 2018

Serial Number 10625172 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 3, 2018

Serial Number 10625172 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 25, 2018

Serial Number 10625172 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 28, 2017

Serial Number 10624414 was reported as accurate.

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

rubber 37 · September 9, 2017

Serial Number 10624084 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 25, 2016

Serial Number 10625431 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2015

Serial Number 10624625 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2014

Serial Number 10624490 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2013

Serial Number 10625557 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Sn 10625557 is not a wind indacator version. All
else looks correct. It is 19j Sz18, lever set,
open face. you can see this watch on e-bay
item#151026594223, 4-13-13.Good Luck

Anonymous · February 28, 2013

Serial Number 10625301 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 14, 2012

Serial Number 10624414 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 23, 2012

Serial Number 10624662 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 17, 2012

Serial Number 10624662 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 25, 2012

Serial Number 10625562 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator
Movement only marked Adjusted, number of
positions not marked
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