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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: 15361623 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: 61 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 Inlay Color: Gilt or Black 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
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 7159.240G62.18S3017.188M109.O2527.L1998.19J88 Question Mark
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.450 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
16 (1.60%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0.79% Analyzing 484 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 · May 12, 2023

Serial Number 15361129 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2021

Serial Number 15361687 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2021

Serial Number 15361118 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2019

Serial Number 15361919 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2019

Serial Number 15361463 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2018

Serial Number 15361603 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 25, 2018

Serial Number 15361463 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2018

Serial Number 15361463 was reported as accurate.

pocketwatch101 111 · April 1, 2018

Serial Number 15361658 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 17, 2017

Serial Number 15361794 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2017

Serial Number 15361352 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 28, 2016

Serial Number 15361485 was reported as accurate.

gravy6942 20 · April 30, 2016

Serial Number 15361623 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2015

Serial Number 15361687 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2015

Serial Number 15361485 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2014

Serial Number 15361624 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2014

Serial Number 15361687 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · March 7, 2014

Serial Number 15361926 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2014

Serial Number 15361687 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2012

Serial Number 15361662 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2012

Serial Number 15361213 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator
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