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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: 14005661
Grade: 240
Variation: B.W. Raymond Diamond CJ
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 91
Estimated Production Year: 1910
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 43 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 Signing Style: Mixed
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
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
Movement Markings: B.W. Raymond
Elgin, Ill.
U.S.A.
19 Jewels
Safety Barrel
Adjusted 5 Positions
Adjusted
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 6360.240G44.18S2774.188M81.O2141.L1873.19J60
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: 16 (1.60%)
$ 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.


Chronified Supporter 212 · February 23, 2023

Serial Number 14005223 was reported as accurate.

brg404 32 · February 6, 2022

Serial Number 14005165 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 11, 2021

Serial Number 14005413 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2020

Serial Number 14005185 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 18, 2019

Serial Number 14005631 was reported as accurate.

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 291 · May 23, 2019

Serial Number 14005907 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2019

Serial Number 14005245 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2019

Serial Number 14005245 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2019

Serial Number 14005245 was reported as accurate.

LostDutchman Supporter 44 · July 8, 2018

Serial Number 14005938 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 4, 2015

Serial Number 14005548 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 5, 2015

Serial Number 14005192 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 7, 2015

Serial Number 14005724 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 19, 2014

Serial Number 14005661 was reported as accurate.

lmwhite111 26 · November 1, 2014

Serial Number 14005874 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · September 17, 2014

Serial Number 14005248 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 26, 2014

Serial Number 14005697 was reported as accurate.

rnfwatch Supporter 124 · March 31, 2014

Serial Number 14005644 was reported as accurate.

mjrd63 15 · June 15, 2013

Serial Number 14005322 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch indicator is not present on this serial
number.

Anonymous · December 8, 2012

Serial Number 14005917 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This particular movement does NOT have a Winding
Indicator. All else is correct.

PS> Love you new updated database including
Waltham and Rockford. Many thanks for all of your
work.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · April 11, 2012

Serial Number 14005182 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator present.
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