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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 17375778 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: 1914 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 62 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 Available: Yes Question Mark
Wind Indicator Present: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 596408 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
B.W. Raymond
Elgin, Ill.
U.S.A.
19 Jewels
Safety Barrel
Adjusted 5 Positions
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 8544.240G63.18S3256.188M137.O3215.L2126.19J117 Question Mark
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.446 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
25 (2.50%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0.79% Analyzing 483 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.


NathanS 3 · December 24, 2022

Serial Number 17375778 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Also has an UP/DOWN Wind Indicator
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Barney21 2 · April 6, 2022

Serial Number 17375666 was reported as accurate.

hubme0 23 · June 2, 2020

Serial Number 17375809 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2018

Serial Number 17375590 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2017

Serial Number 17375792 was reported as accurate.

Chronified Supporter 212 · December 8, 2016

Serial Number 17375899 was reported as accurate.

pedey87 1 · January 6, 2015

Serial Number 17375458 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is from 1912 and has a up down wind indicator

ptybin 24 · October 12, 2014

Serial Number 17375581 was reported as accurate.

hommer 29 · September 23, 2014

Serial Number 17375511 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 14, 2014

Serial Number 17375815 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 24, 2013

Serial Number 17375964 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 18, 2013

Serial Number 17375298 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Elgin Grade 240 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 240 Pocket Watch