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: 14411001
Grade: 240
Variation: B.W. Raymond Diamond CJ
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 91
Estimated Production Year: 1910
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 47 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: Mixed
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: 6595.240G48.18S2844.188M88.O2247.L1914.19J66
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: 11 (1.10%)
$ 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.


ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 543 · March 29, 2023

Serial Number 14411564 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Curator: Confirmation image, wind indicator model.
Thx. eBay item number:175645047907
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · June 25, 2022

Serial Number 14411527 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2020

Serial Number 14411051 was reported as accurate.

wndswept 202 · October 5, 2020

Serial Number 14411016 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2020

Serial Number 14411261 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2017

Serial Number 14411656 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · December 18, 2016

Serial Number 14411215 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 7, 2014

Serial Number 14411983 was reported as accurate.

txtimefan Supporter 101 · November 4, 2013

Serial Number 14411709 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 29, 2012

Serial Number 14411503 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · July 29, 2012

Serial Number 14411503 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator, Adjusted should read Yes.
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
Elgin Grade 240 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 240 Pocket Watch