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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: 11731939 Question Mark
Grade: 240 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Diamond CJ Question Mark
Model: 8 Question Mark
Generation: First Question Mark
Class: 91 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1905 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 26 of 62 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 67,500 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 45,000 (18S-M8-19J-ONL-A5PTI-B.W. RAYMOND DIAMOND CJ) 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
Double Roller: Yes 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: 5054.240G27.18S2388.188M54.O1580.L1658.19J40 Question Mark
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.428 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
7 (0.70%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0.79% Analyzing 482 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 1, 2024

Serial Number 11731654 was reported as accurate.

giddykippa 235 · October 5, 2020

Serial Number 11731426 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 10, 2015

Serial Number 11731737 was reported as accurate.

Msw233 Supporter 90 · August 18, 2013

Serial Number 11731939 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2013

Serial Number 11731939 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2012

Serial Number 11731153 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Does NOT have a winding indicator. I would
certainly think this should be considered a
Railroad Grade movement.
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 · September 20, 2012

Serial Number 11731153 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 · September 20, 2012

Serial Number 11731153 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 · September 5, 2012

Serial Number 11731010 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Also no winding 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 Yes

Anonymous · September 4, 2012

Serial Number 11731010 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted should be YES.
Railroad grade should be YES.
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