Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 14814240 (Grade 240)

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Access Date: February 03, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 240

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	14814240
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:	52 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:	Old English
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 Available:	Yes
Wind Indicator Present:	Mixed
U.S. Patents:	596407, 77078, 596408
Movement Markings:	B.W. Raymond Elgin, Ill. U.S.A. 19 Jewels Adjusted 5 Positions Safety Pinion
Case:	Various
Run ID:	6846.240G53.18S2918.188M97.O2362.L1945.19J74
Data Research:	1909 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.591
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: Scoped for This Run Only	15 (1.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	1.60% Analyzing 489 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 240

Target Profile: 18S-M8-19J-ONL-A5PTI-B.W. RAYMOND DIAMOND CJ

Elgin Grade 240 (All Variations): 67,500 ETP
18S: 67,500 100.00% 18s, Grade 240
18S-M8: 67,500 100.00% 18s, Grade 240, Model 8
18S-M8-19J: 67,500 100.00% 18s, Grade 240, Model 8, 19 Jewels
18S-M8-19J-ONL: 67,500 100.00% 18s, Grade 240, Model 8, 19 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel
18S-M8-19J-ONL-A5PTI: 67,500 100.00%
18S-M8-19J-ONL-A5PTI-B.W. RAYMOND DIAMOND CJ: 45,000 66.67%	Other: 22,500 Other Variants or Unclassified
NOTE: 68,000 Units Originally Reserved with Est. 500 Never Manufactured

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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 · December 14, 2019

Serial Number 14814784 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2019

Serial Number 14814815 was reported as accurate.

cloudjcc363 13 · January 24, 2017

Serial Number 14814144 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2016

Serial Number 14814552 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2015

Serial Number 14814144 was reported as accurate.

dlabree14 36 · October 22, 2013

Serial Number 14814631 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Wind Indicator present

LeroyC 392 · September 24, 2013

Serial Number 14814621 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Wind indicator present on this SN.

Anonymous · April 13, 2013

Serial Number 14814838 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: ALL inlay is in gold. Says adjusted 5 positions.
BW Raymond. No wind indicator.

Anonymous · April 13, 2013

Serial Number 14814838 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator. All else is correct for
S/N14814838, 19j, with jewled motor. All
lettering and inlay in gold. Not black ink as
shown in photo of S/N9349184