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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: 14739001
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: 51 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: Old English
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 Available: Yes
Wind Indicator Present: Mixed
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 596408
Movement Markings: B.W. Raymond
Elgin, Ill.
U.S.A.
19 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Safety Barrel
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 6803.240G52.18S2903.188M94.O2338.L1938.19J72
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
Research Note: #14739817 Verified with Wind Indicator

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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 17, 2022

Serial Number 14739971 was reported as accurate.

gergnosretep Supporter 26 · November 4, 2020

Serial Number 14739305 was reported as accurate.

guyirun 51 · November 12, 2019

Serial Number 14739796 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: have energy status

Anonymous · February 2, 2017

Serial Number 14739875 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Note: no wind indicator

Anonymous · June 9, 2016

Serial Number 14739960 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2016

Serial Number 14739072 was reported as accurate.

philsan1a 221 · April 4, 2015

Serial Number 14739975 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Wind Idicator

Anonymous · September 15, 2014

Serial Number 14739614 was reported as accurate.

Walt1943 6 · March 26, 2014

Serial Number 14739332 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · May 7, 2013

Serial Number 14739778 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 20, 2013

Serial Number 14739778 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2013

Serial Number 14739975 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 17, 2013

Serial Number 14739975 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 15, 2012

Serial Number 14739583 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Wind Indicator.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · November 26, 2012

Serial Number 14739305 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 11, 2012

Serial Number 14739945 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