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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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 15331474 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: 1911 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 60 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: Mixed 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: No 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: 7133.240G61.18S3007.188M108.O2512.L1995.19J87 Question Mark
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.517 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
10 (1.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.97% Analyzing 486 Sales Question Mark

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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 · October 25, 2021

Serial Number 15331932 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2018

Serial Number 15331123 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2018

Serial Number 15331484 was reported as accurate.

cloudjcc363 13 · January 26, 2017

Serial Number 15331931 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 10, 2016

Serial Number 15331123 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 10, 2016

Serial Number 15331789 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2016

Serial Number 15331461 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 4, 2016

Serial Number 15331494 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2015

Serial Number 15331474 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2014

Serial Number 15331142 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2014

Serial Number 15331123 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 28, 2014

Serial Number 15331123 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2014

Serial Number 15331664 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2014

Serial Number 15331501 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2013

Serial Number 15331664 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 6, 2012

Serial Number 15331823 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator. I believe both Adjusted and
Railroad Grade should be Yes.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · May 30, 2012

Serial Number 15331168 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: no winding indicator on this one
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