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
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 14175872
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: 44 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: 6455.240G45.18S2807.188M84.O2185.L1889.19J61
Database Version: v52.245
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: 18 (1.80%)
$ 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.


ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 543 · March 22, 2023

Serial Number 14175727 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3991 · September 9, 2021

Serial Number 14175877 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2019

Serial Number 14175527 was reported as accurate.

SamMihelich 17 · April 23, 2019

Serial Number 14175939 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2018

Serial Number 14175726 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · August 13, 2018

Serial Number 14175308 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2015

Serial Number 14175142 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2014

Serial Number 14175195 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2013

Serial Number 14175944 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: SN141775944 is not a wind indicator. All else is
correct.

Anonymous · January 11, 2013

Serial Number 14175746 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2012

Serial Number 14175329 was reported as accurate.

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