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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 14739332 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: 51 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: Old English 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 Available: Yes Question Mark
Wind Indicator Present: Mixed Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 596408 Question Mark
Movement Markings: B.W. Raymond
Elgin, Ill.
U.S.A.
19 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Safety Barrel
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 6804.240G52.18S2904.188M94.O2338.L1939.19J72 Question Mark
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.516 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
12 (1.20%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.97% Analyzing 486 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #14739817 Verified with Wind Indicator

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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 17, 2022

Serial Number 14739971 was reported as accurate.

gergnosretep Supporter 26 · November 4, 2020

Serial Number 14739305 was reported as accurate.

guyirun 51 · November 12, 2019

Serial Number 14739796 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: have energy status

Anonymous · February 2, 2017

Serial Number 14739875 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Note: no wind indicator

Anonymous · June 9, 2016

Serial Number 14739960 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2016

Serial Number 14739072 was reported as accurate.

philsan1a 221 · April 4, 2015

Serial Number 14739975 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Wind Idicator

Anonymous · September 15, 2014

Serial Number 14739614 was reported as accurate.

Walt1943 Supporter 9 · March 26, 2014

Serial Number 14739332 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · May 7, 2013

Serial Number 14739778 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 20, 2013

Serial Number 14739778 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2013

Serial Number 14739975 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 17, 2013

Serial Number 14739975 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 15, 2012

Serial Number 14739583 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Wind Indicator.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · November 26, 2012

Serial Number 14739305 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · September 11, 2012

Serial Number 14739945 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