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: 13206431 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: 1908 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 34 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: 5935.240G35.18S2628.188M66.O1945.L1791.19J51 Question Mark
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.539 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): 4.80% Analyzing 486 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 · October 12, 2023

Serial Number 13206035 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2023

Serial Number 13206392 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2023

Serial Number 13206392 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · July 20, 2021

Serial Number 13206630 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2018

Serial Number 13206039 was reported as accurate.

Chronified 212 · December 16, 2016

Serial Number 13206730 was reported as accurate.

boblaw 3 · October 10, 2016

Serial Number 13206553 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2015

Serial Number 13206075 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2015

Serial Number 13206431 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 2, 2014

Serial Number 13206075 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2014

Serial Number 13206431 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 11, 2014

Serial Number 13206561 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2013

Serial Number 13206431 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · September 9, 2013

Serial Number 13206716 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Number of positions adjusted to not indicated on
movement, no wind indicator on this S/N.

Anonymous · August 26, 2013

Serial Number 13206531 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2012

Serial Number 13206409 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: mine is not a 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 · November 5, 2012

Serial Number 13206212 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator
Balance cock marked ADJUSTED
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes