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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: 17375001
Grade: 240
Variation: B.W. Raymond Diamond CJ
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 91
Estimated Production Year: 1914
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 62 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: Yes
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 596408
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
B.W. Raymond
Elgin, Ill.
U.S.A.
19 Jewels
Safety Barrel
Adjusted 5 Positions
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 8543.240G63.18S3255.188M137.O3215.L2125.19J117
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: 25 (2.50%)
$ 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.


NathanS 3 · December 24, 2022

Serial Number 17375778 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Also has an UP/DOWN Wind Indicator
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Barney21 2 · April 6, 2022

Serial Number 17375666 was reported as accurate.

hubme0 23 · June 2, 2020

Serial Number 17375809 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2018

Serial Number 17375590 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2017

Serial Number 17375792 was reported as accurate.

Chronified Supporter 212 · December 8, 2016

Serial Number 17375899 was reported as accurate.

pedey87 1 · January 6, 2015

Serial Number 17375458 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is from 1912 and has a up down wind indicator

ptybin 24 · October 12, 2014

Serial Number 17375581 was reported as accurate.

hommer 29 · September 23, 2014

Serial Number 17375511 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 14, 2014

Serial Number 17375815 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 24, 2013

Serial Number 17375964 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 18, 2013

Serial Number 17375298 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Elgin Grade 240 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 240 Pocket Watch