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: 10742001
Grade: 240
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 91
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 16 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: 4481.240G17.18S2202.188M36.O1342.L1551.19J28
Database Version: v52.219
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: 9 (0.90%)
$ 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · April 18, 2022

Serial Number 10742154 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 29, 2021

Serial Number 10742641 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2020

Serial Number 10742152 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2020

Serial Number 10742025 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 1, 2019

Serial Number 10742976 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 27, 2017

Serial Number 10742755 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 24, 2016

Serial Number 10742492 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2012

Serial Number 10742021 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Clicked to soon... This is an Adjusted movement,
and does NOT have a winding Indicator but is fully
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 · December 5, 2012

Serial Number 10742021 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 24, 2012

Serial Number 10742727 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is certainly Railroad Grade....there was not
any B.W. Raymond pocket watches made that was not
Railroad Grade, in their day.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes