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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: 14233172
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: 45 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: 6490.240G46.18S2812.188M85.O2204.L1898.19J64
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: 17 (1.70%)
$ 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.


rmwatchandclock Supporter 365 · August 20, 2023

Serial Number 14233819 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 4, 2022

Serial Number 14233786 was reported as accurate.

funkywatches 69 · December 16, 2021

Serial Number 14233332 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 1, 2021

Serial Number 14233125 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2017

Serial Number 14233929 was reported as accurate.

Chronified Supporter 212 · October 11, 2016

Serial Number 14233172 was reported as accurate.

rtwatches 943 · December 12, 2015

Serial Number 14233569 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 28, 2014

Serial Number 14233110 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 20, 2013

Serial Number 14233110 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2013

Serial Number 14233110 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 9, 2013

Serial Number 14233110 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2013

Serial Number 14233110 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2013

Serial Number 14233101 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2012

Serial Number 14233784 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: no wind indicator on this watch.
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