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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: 9949001
Grade: 240
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 91
Estimated Production Year: 1903
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 10 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: Gilt or 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: 4064.240G10.18S2054.188M24.O1149.L1473.19J21
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: 10 (1.00%)
$ 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.


appa69 7 · February 5, 2023

Serial Number 9949907 was reported as accurate.

Kmorgan 9 · December 20, 2020

Serial Number 9949536 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 7, 2020

Serial Number 9949696 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2019

Serial Number 9949171 was reported as accurate.

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

dfchong 837 · November 9, 2019

Serial Number 9949804 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 25, 2019

Serial Number 9949732 was reported as accurate.

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

pmtime Supporter 405 · August 23, 2017

Serial Number 9949652 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: mvt not marked for adjustment, not a wind
indicator, mvt IS marked "B.W. Raymond"
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Bluejay 179 · June 25, 2013

Serial Number 9949970 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 25, 2013

Serial Number 9949760 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Number of Positions adjusted to not marked on
movement, no winding indicator on this serial
number
Elgin Grade 240 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 240 Pocket Watch