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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: 8598084 Question Mark
Grade: 240 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 8 Question Mark
Generation: First Question Mark
Class: 91 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1901 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 62 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 67,500 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 22,500 (18S-M8-19J-ONL-A5PTI-B.W. RAYMOND) 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: Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate 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: 3479.240G2.18S1849.188M5.O917.L1361.19J12 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 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
13 (1.30%) 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.


ralph1 113 · September 20, 2020

Serial Number 8598683 was reported as accurate.

heifitz99 6 · September 12, 2020

Serial Number 8598084 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · July 14, 2019

Serial Number 8598763 was reported as accurate.

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

bubba70 543 · July 14, 2019

Serial Number 8598763 was reported as accurate.

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

bubba70 543 · May 20, 2019

Serial Number 8598763 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 13, 2019

Serial Number 8598032 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 23, 2019

Serial Number 8598995 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 5, 2017

Serial Number 8598649 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2012

Serial Number 8598552 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2012

Serial Number 8598551 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Does NOT have a winding indicator. All else is
correct.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to No

Anonymous · December 14, 2012

Serial Number 8598639 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Does NOT have a winding indicator. All else is
correct.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to No

Anonymous · October 15, 2012

Serial Number 8598857 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · June 14, 2012

Serial Number 8598607 was reported as accurate.

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