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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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 14005874 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: 1910 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 43 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 Signing Style: Mixed Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt 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
Movement Markings: B.W. Raymond
Elgin, Ill.
U.S.A.
19 Jewels
Safety Barrel
Adjusted 5 Positions
Adjusted
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 6361.240G44.18S2775.188M81.O2141.L1874.19J60 Question Mark
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.450 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
16 (1.60%) 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.


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 307 · 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 52 · 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 4083 · September 17, 2014

Serial Number 14005248 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 26, 2014

Serial Number 14005697 was reported as accurate.

rnfwatch Supporter 128 · 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