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: 13426001
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: 36 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 Available: Yes
Wind Indicator Present: Unknown
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: 6037.240G37.18S2661.188M69.O1994.L1811.19J53
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: 9 (0.90%)
$ 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 · April 5, 2023

Serial Number 13426815 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2023

Serial Number 13426117 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2022

Serial Number 13426212 was reported as accurate.

Walter 63 · June 12, 2022

Serial Number 13426186 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2022

Serial Number 13426177 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2021

Serial Number 13426728 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is marked “Veritas” but everything
else is the same and the plate design is
identical. It looks just like this B.W. Raymond,
it just says “Veritas” where this one says
B.W. Raymond…
Curator Response: The Grade 240 was exclusively marked with the name "B.W. Raymond." If the train bridge is marked "Veritas," it was likely pulled from another movement and swapped at some point. Take a close look at the damaskeening pattern and jewel setting screws for discrepancies.

Anonymous · March 30, 2021

Serial Number 13426732 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2021

Serial Number 13426732 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2020

Serial Number 13426823 was reported as accurate.

Walter 63 · December 5, 2019

Serial Number 13426186 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2019

Serial Number 13426702 was reported as accurate.

SamMihelich 17 · April 10, 2019

Serial Number 13426622 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2016

Serial Number 13426811 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2016

Serial Number 13426174 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2015

Serial Number 13426974 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2015

Serial Number 13426974 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2015

Serial Number 13426974 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2015

Serial Number 13426974 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2015

Serial Number 13426592 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2013

Serial Number 13426037 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 8, 2012

Serial Number 13426037 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch does not have a winding indicator and states
it is adjusted and considered a Railroad Grade
watch.
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 · June 8, 2012

Serial Number 13426437 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