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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: 14866001
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: 53 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: 6883.240G54.18S2928.188M98.O2380.L1950.19J75
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.


Kmorgan 9 · December 20, 2020

Serial Number 14866757 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 12, 2020

Serial Number 14866665 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 8, 2019

Serial Number 14866108 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2019

Serial Number 14866108 was reported as accurate.

Andrew9000 85 · January 16, 2019

Serial Number 14866144 was reported as accurate.

Jimgolden 10 · May 5, 2018

Serial Number 14866058 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 20, 2018

Serial Number 14866058 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 8, 2017

Serial Number 14866742 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 12, 2016

Serial Number 14866363 was reported as accurate.

mccuskerjim 17 · March 17, 2016

Serial Number 14866856 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2016

Serial Number 14866314 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2014

Serial Number 14866316 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 240 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 240 Pocket Watch