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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 12935224 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: 1907 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 31 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: 5791.240G32.18S2580.188M62.O1875.L1763.19J47 Question Mark
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.467 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
14 (1.40%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0.79% Analyzing 484 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.


cranemaker Supporter 82 · July 4, 2024

Serial Number 12935310 was reported as accurate.

billreid 143 · June 4, 2021

Serial Number 12935224 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: All correct - no winder.

Anonymous · September 12, 2020

Serial Number 12935044 was reported as accurate.

waltham1833 71 · July 30, 2020

Serial Number 12935375 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2019

Serial Number 12935668 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 12, 2018

Serial Number 12935522 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2017

Serial Number 12935304 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2017

Serial Number 12935310 was reported as accurate.

donnie589 12 · June 2, 2016

Serial Number 12935007 was reported as accurate.

catman032076 101 · January 28, 2016

Serial Number 12935082 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 20, 2014

Serial Number 12935725 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 20, 2014

Serial Number 12935375 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2013

Serial Number 12935946 was reported as accurate.

Bluejay 179 · September 19, 2013

Serial Number 12935923 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement does not have a Winding Indicator
but all of the rest of the information is very
correct. You have done a great job on this
site...

Bluejay 179 · September 13, 2013

Serial Number 12935923 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2013

Serial Number 12935946 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2013

Serial Number 12935962 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator on this one, number of
positions not indicated on movement
Elgin Grade 240 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 240 Pocket Watch