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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: 8577839
Grade: 240
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 91
Estimated Production Year: 1901
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 62
Grade/Model Total Production: 67,500
Variant Est. Production: 22,500 (18S-M8-19J-ONL-A5PTI-B.W. RAYMOND)
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 Inlay Color: Gilt or Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
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
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 3467.240G1.18S1843.188M3.O912.L1357.19J11
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: 37 (1.23%)
$ 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.


hudnic Supporter 78 · September 20, 2022

Serial Number 8579808 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2022

Serial Number 8578157 was reported as accurate.

rjandladyj 183 · September 16, 2021

Serial Number 8579139 was reported as accurate.

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 291 · September 3, 2021

Serial Number 8577839 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2021

Serial Number 8578544 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2021

Serial Number 8578392 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2021

Serial Number 8578684 was reported as accurate.

chuck1500 112 · January 21, 2021

Serial Number 8578508 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 2, 2020

Serial Number 8579167 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · June 11, 2019

Serial Number 8578981 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 16, 2019

Serial Number 8579394 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · October 16, 2018

Serial Number 8578253 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

bullydog 3 · May 29, 2018

Serial Number 8578322 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · May 19, 2018

Serial Number 8579487 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · December 30, 2017

Serial Number 8579198 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · November 30, 2017

Serial Number 8579361 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · November 14, 2017

Serial Number 8578900 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · May 29, 2017

Serial Number 8577032 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 5, 2017

Serial Number 8578220 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2017

Serial Number 8578673 was reported as accurate.

Urbanops 51 · September 10, 2016

Serial Number 8579804 was reported as accurate.

Urbanops 51 · September 10, 2016

Serial Number 8579804 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2016

Serial Number 8579696 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2016

Serial Number 8579696 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2016

Serial Number 8579696 was reported as accurate.

wampumbob 37 · December 29, 2015

Serial Number 8579683 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2015

Serial Number 8578532 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 16, 2015

Serial Number 8579852 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2015

Serial Number 8579283 was reported as accurate.

noahf3 6 · May 29, 2015

Serial Number 8577513 was reported as accurate.

vantage07 3 · April 25, 2015

Serial Number 8578929 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2015

Serial Number 8578795 was reported as accurate.

ebowling81 1 · February 6, 2015

Serial Number 8579898 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2015

Serial Number 8579898 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 10, 2014

Serial Number 8578884 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 6, 2014

Serial Number 8577449 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator, otherwise correct.

rjandladyj 183 · January 22, 2014

Serial Number 8579139 was reported as accurate.

N3t3cho 1 · August 3, 2013

Serial Number 8579248 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2013

Serial Number 8578057 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 7, 2013

Serial Number 8579828 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 17, 2013

Serial Number 8577378 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2013

Serial Number 8578658 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 7, 2013

Serial Number 8578658 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2013

Serial Number 8578658 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted Positions not marked on plate. Also, not
a winding indicator movement. But is marked 19
Jewels and does have a Jeweled Motor Barrel.

Anonymous · January 26, 2013

Serial Number 8579274 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 18, 2013

Serial Number 8579274 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2013

Serial Number 8579274 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2013

Serial Number 8578630 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 28, 2012

Serial Number 8578630 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator and number of positions not
marked on moveent.
Elgin Grade 240 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 240 Pocket Watch