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: 11628851
Grade: 240
Variation: B.W. Raymond Diamond CJ
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 91
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 25 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 Inlay Color: Gilt or Black
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: Unknown
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: 4982.240G26.18S2366.188M52.O1549.L1646.19J39
Database Version: v52.221
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: 11 (1.10%)
$ 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.


TerryfromCanada Supporter 477 · July 31, 2022

Serial Number 11628494 was reported as accurate.

Kmorgan 9 · December 20, 2020

Serial Number 11628152 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2020

Serial Number 11628530 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2019

Serial Number 11628965 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2019

Serial Number 11628042 was reported as accurate.

watchbird 40 · July 3, 2016

Serial Number 11628977 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2015

Serial Number 11628058 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2015

Serial Number 11628058 was reported as accurate.

schwan 178 · January 7, 2015

Serial Number 11628453 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No mine is a size 16
Curator Response: Please upload a photo so we can evaluate. Grade 240 is indeed listed as a size 18, but your particular watch could be a different grade. Thanks.

Anonymous · April 3, 2013

Serial Number 11628529 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 7, 2012

Serial Number 11628618 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
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 Yes

Anonymous · August 7, 2012

Serial Number 11628618 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
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 Yes

Anonymous · August 7, 2012

Serial Number 11628618 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 23, 2012

Serial Number 11628215 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is railroad grade....
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