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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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 10004956 Question Mark
Grade: 240 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 8 Question Mark
Generation: First Question Mark
Class: 91 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1904 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 11 of 62 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 67,500 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 22,500 (18S-M8-19J-ONL-A5PTI-B.W. RAYMOND) Question Mark
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 500 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 19j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt or Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Jeweled Safety Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Traveling Nut (spring) Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Escapement Type: Straight-line Question Mark
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A Question Mark
Wind Indicator: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 4088.240G11.18S2065.188M25.O1159.L1478.19J22 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.470 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
203.22 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
78.48 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.133% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
11 (1.10%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.18% Analyzing 485 Sales Question Mark

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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.


Anonymous · February 9, 2024

Serial Number 10004275 was reported as accurate.

steve288 264 · September 3, 2020

Serial Number 10004474 was reported as accurate.

Thegoatiestgoat 1 · September 17, 2019

Serial Number 10004343 was reported as accurate.

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

jimnelson915 64 · January 26, 2019

Serial Number 10004938 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 24, 2016

Serial Number 10004822 was reported as accurate.

dlabree14 36 · September 12, 2015

Serial Number 10004898 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2014

Serial Number 10004505 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2014

Serial Number 10004188 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2013

Serial Number 10004405 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator on this S/N

Anonymous · March 23, 2013

Serial Number 10004937 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2013

Serial Number 10004822 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2013

Serial Number 10004822 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2012

Serial Number 10004822 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2012

Serial Number 10004187 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not a wind indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Double Roller changed from Unknown to No

Anonymous · October 6, 2012

Serial Number 10004822 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 31, 2012

Serial Number 10004699 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is adjusted and is Railroad Grade....
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Double Roller changed from Unknown to No

Anonymous · July 2, 2012

Serial Number 10004212 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 29, 2012

Serial Number 10004822 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