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: 15097001
Grade: 240
Variation: B.W. Raymond Diamond CJ
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 91
Estimated Production Year: 1911
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 57 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 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: 6982.240G58.18S2961.188M102.O2432.L1966.19J80
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: 16 (1.60%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.52% Analyzing 473 Sales
Research Note: #15097238: Verified with Wind Indicator [JH].

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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.


Mobluegrass Supporter 40 · May 13, 2023

Serial Number 15097711 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 4, 2021

Serial Number 15097931 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 21, 2021

Serial Number 15097566 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · June 15, 2019

Serial Number 15097238 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 17, 2019

Serial Number 15097825 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2016

Serial Number 15097149 was reported as accurate.

spclarke 27 · February 15, 2016

Serial Number 15097351 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2015

Serial Number 15097767 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2014

Serial Number 15097176 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2014

Serial Number 15097176 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2014

Serial Number 15097841 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 1, 2013

Serial Number 15097342 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 11, 2013

Serial Number 15097993 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2012

Serial Number 15097178 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I've seen several in this range with "Adjusted" on
the balance cock, but this one has "Adjusted 5
Positions" on the barrel bridge between the crown
and barrel wheels. There is no winding indicator
on this particular one, but I feel sure this was a
RR grade, and maybe RR approved watch. I've seen
one with a Gold Train, and this one has a Gold
Center Wheel.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes