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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
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 13745628
Grade: 240
Variation: B.W. Raymond Diamond CJ
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 91
Estimated Production Year: 1909
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 40 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: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 6218.240G41.18S2723.188M74.O2076.L1848.19J57
Database Version: v52.219
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: 12 (1.20%)
$ 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.


donnie589 12 · May 31, 2016

Serial Number 13745310 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2015

Serial Number 13745733 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2015

Serial Number 13745376 was reported as accurate.

jpayne58 Supporter 4 · July 17, 2015

Serial Number 13745920 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · May 12, 2015

Serial Number 13745849 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · May 12, 2015

Serial Number 13745849 was reported as accurate.

pedro765 41 · December 11, 2014

Serial Number 13745560 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator.

Anonymous · August 10, 2014

Serial Number 13745733 was reported as accurate.

barrypiggott 88 · August 7, 2014

Serial Number 13745560 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 1, 2014

Serial Number 13745374 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2013

Serial Number 13745252 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 1, 2013

Serial Number 13745055 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 7, 2012

Serial Number 13745076 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator on this movement.
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