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: 13206001
Grade: 240
Variation: B.W. Raymond Diamond CJ
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 91
Estimated Production Year: 1908
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 34 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: 5934.240G35.18S2627.188M66.O1945.L1790.19J51
Database Version: v52.235
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.


Anonymous · October 12, 2023

Serial Number 13206035 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2023

Serial Number 13206392 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2023

Serial Number 13206392 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3990 · July 20, 2021

Serial Number 13206630 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2018

Serial Number 13206039 was reported as accurate.

Chronified Supporter 212 · December 16, 2016

Serial Number 13206730 was reported as accurate.

boblaw 3 · October 10, 2016

Serial Number 13206553 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2015

Serial Number 13206075 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2015

Serial Number 13206431 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 2, 2014

Serial Number 13206075 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2014

Serial Number 13206431 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 11, 2014

Serial Number 13206561 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2013

Serial Number 13206431 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · September 9, 2013

Serial Number 13206716 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Number of positions adjusted to not indicated on
movement, no wind indicator on this S/N.

Anonymous · August 26, 2013

Serial Number 13206531 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2012

Serial Number 13206409 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: mine is not a winding indicator
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 Yes

Anonymous · November 5, 2012

Serial Number 13206212 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator
Balance cock marked ADJUSTED
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes