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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: 15331474
Grade: 240
Variation: B.W. Raymond Diamond CJ
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 91
Estimated Production Year: 1911
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 60 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: Mixed
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: No
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 596408
Movement Markings: B.W. Raymond
Elgin, Ill.
U.S.A.
19 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Safety Barrel
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 7132.240G61.18S3006.188M108.O2512.L1994.19J87
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: 10 (1.00%)
$ 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.


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