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: 14916179
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: 54 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
Safety Barrel
Adjusted 5 Positions
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 6905.240G55.18S2936.188M99.O2391.L1954.19J76
Database Version: v52.235
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: 15 (1.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.52% Analyzing 473 Sales
Research Note: #14916861 Verified with Wind Indicator [eBay #323086587348]

Help Us Help Others By Improving the Database:

Does this information describe your movement accurately?

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 15, 2023

Serial Number 14916850 was reported as accurate.

steve288 264 · June 16, 2022

Serial Number 14916089 was reported as accurate.

Joef21 162 · June 17, 2020

Serial Number 14916179 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mo wind indicator

Anonymous · June 15, 2020

Serial Number 14916178 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: no wind indicator, no evidence of temp adjust or
isochronism adjust on movement.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. These were not explicitly marked as temperature adjusted. However, catalog descriptions and advertisements describe the grade as "adjusted to temperature, isochronism, five positions."

Anonymous · February 17, 2020

Serial Number 14916368 was reported as accurate.

wabash 134 · February 20, 2018

Serial Number 14916861 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 14916861 has the wind indicator. eBay item
number:323086587348
The listing shows the last digit of the serial
number as a 2 but I emailed seller and he confirms
it is indeed a 1. All other info is correct
Curator Response: #14916861 Verified with Wind Indicator [eBay #323086587348]

Anonymous · February 11, 2018

Serial Number 14916953 was reported as accurate.

pwdmbj Supporter 552 · February 3, 2018

Serial Number 14916189 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2017

Serial Number 14916072 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2017

Serial Number 14916072 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 17, 2016

Serial Number 14916952 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2016

Serial Number 14916638 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2016

Serial Number 14916638 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2016

Serial Number 14916638 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2016

Serial Number 14916638 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · June 8, 2016

Serial Number 14916780 was reported as accurate.

jolliman75 5 · October 20, 2014

Serial Number 14916099 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2013

Serial Number 14916149 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: S/N1491649. This S/N has he following: No Wind
indicator. Gold inlay. says Adjusted 5 Positions
between the 2 winding gears. I wonder if the
black inlay version in the photo is not a lower
grade or different model of the 240, railroad
version that has the gold inlay?

Anonymous · January 4, 2013

Serial Number 14916368 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2013

Serial Number 14916368 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 240 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 240 Pocket Watch