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: 8598001
Grade: 240
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 91
Estimated Production Year: 1901
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 62
Grade/Model Total Production: 67,500
Variant Est. Production: 22,500 (18S-M8-19J-ONL-A5PTI-B.W. RAYMOND)
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: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
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: No
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 596408
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 3478.240G2.18S1848.188M5.O917.L1360.19J12
Database Version: v52.243
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: 13 (1.30%)
$ 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.


ralph1 105 · September 20, 2020

Serial Number 8598683 was reported as accurate.

heifitz99 6 · September 12, 2020

Serial Number 8598084 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · July 14, 2019

Serial Number 8598763 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

bubba70 543 · July 14, 2019

Serial Number 8598763 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

bubba70 543 · May 20, 2019

Serial Number 8598763 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · May 13, 2019

Serial Number 8598032 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 23, 2019

Serial Number 8598995 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 5, 2017

Serial Number 8598649 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2012

Serial Number 8598552 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2012

Serial Number 8598551 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Does NOT have a winding indicator. All else is
correct.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to No

Anonymous · December 14, 2012

Serial Number 8598639 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Does NOT have a winding indicator. All else is
correct.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to No

Anonymous · October 15, 2012

Serial Number 8598857 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 14, 2012

Serial Number 8598607 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