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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: 13481001
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: 37 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 Signing Style: Mixed
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
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
Movement Markings: B.W. Raymond
Elgin, Ill.
U.S.A.
19 Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Barrel
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 6064.240G38.18S2671.188M70.O2006.L1817.19J54
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: 11 (1.10%)
$ 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 · January 7, 2021

Serial Number 13481288 was reported as accurate.

Joef21 162 · July 6, 2020

Serial Number 13481287 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 5, 2020

Serial Number 13481375 was reported as accurate.

DustinN 2 · June 13, 2018

Serial Number 13481814 was reported as accurate.

Bluejay 179 · July 23, 2015

Serial Number 13481552 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2015

Serial Number 13481177 was reported as accurate.

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 291 · May 31, 2014

Serial Number 13481476 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 4, 2014

Serial Number 13481056 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2014

Serial Number 13481505 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2012

Serial Number 13481287 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator, 'Adjusted' and 'Railroad
Grade' should be 'Yes'
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