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: 12935001
Grade: 240
Variation: B.W. Raymond Diamond CJ
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 91
Estimated Production Year: 1907
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 31 of 62
Grade/Model Total Production: 67,500
Variant Est. Production: 45,000 (18S-M8-19J-ONL-A5PTI-B.W. RAYMOND DIAMOND CJ)
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
Double Roller: Yes
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: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 5790.240G32.18S2579.188M62.O1875.L1762.19J47
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: 14 (1.40%)
$ 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.


billreid 141 · June 4, 2021

Serial Number 12935224 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: All correct - no winder.

Anonymous · September 12, 2020

Serial Number 12935044 was reported as accurate.

waltham1833 71 · July 30, 2020

Serial Number 12935375 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2019

Serial Number 12935668 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 12, 2018

Serial Number 12935522 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2017

Serial Number 12935304 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2017

Serial Number 12935310 was reported as accurate.

donnie589 12 · June 2, 2016

Serial Number 12935007 was reported as accurate.

catman032076 101 · January 28, 2016

Serial Number 12935082 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 20, 2014

Serial Number 12935725 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 20, 2014

Serial Number 12935375 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2013

Serial Number 12935946 was reported as accurate.

Bluejay 179 · September 19, 2013

Serial Number 12935923 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement does not have a Winding Indicator
but all of the rest of the information is very
correct. You have done a great job on this
site...

Bluejay 179 · September 13, 2013

Serial Number 12935923 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2013

Serial Number 12935946 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2013

Serial Number 12935962 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator on this one, number of
positions not indicated on movement
Elgin Grade 240 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 240 Pocket Watch