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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: 13834255
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: 41 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: No
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: 6268.240G42.18S2740.188M77.O2098.L1856.19J58
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
203.22
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): 3.52% Analyzing 473 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.


Anonymous · April 8, 2022

Serial Number 13834463 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2020

Serial Number 13834368 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 9, 2019

Serial Number 13834434 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 18, 2017

Serial Number 13834838 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2016

Serial Number 13834408 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 11, 2016

Serial Number 13834532 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2016

Serial Number 13834912 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · August 25, 2014

Serial Number 13834496 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator on this SN.

Anonymous · August 26, 2013

Serial Number 13834013 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2013

Serial Number 13834847 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2013

Serial Number 13834761 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator
Elgin Grade 240 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 240 Pocket Watch