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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: 10981001
Grade: 240
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 91
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 17 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: Mixed
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: 4619.240G18.18S2246.188M39.O1404.L1575.19J30
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: 30 (1.50%)
$ 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.


Anonymous · August 31, 2021

Serial Number 10982554 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 26, 2019

Serial Number 10981752 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 23, 2019

Serial Number 10982376 was reported as accurate.

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

cjbrem Supporter 493 · January 16, 2019

Serial Number 10981203 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 24, 2018

Serial Number 10981915 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 16, 2018

Serial Number 10981281 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 6, 2018

Serial Number 10981495 was reported as accurate.

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

Urbanops 51 · May 5, 2017

Serial Number 10981823 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · August 24, 2016

Serial Number 10981030 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · August 2, 2016

Serial Number 10981030 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · July 30, 2016

Serial Number 10981030 was reported as accurate.

pmtime Supporter 400 · May 31, 2016

Serial Number 10981880 was reported as accurate.

timerestored 278 · April 6, 2015

Serial Number 10982153 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2014

Serial Number 10981129 was reported as accurate.

peterclare 4 · December 20, 2013

Serial Number 10982722 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 10, 2012

Serial Number 10982592 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Does not have a winding indicator on 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 · August 18, 2012

Serial Number 10982221 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