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
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 8735582
Grade: 240
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 91
Estimated Production Year: 1901
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 62
Grade/Model Total Production: 67,500
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: 3549.240G3.18S1876.188M7.O945.L1376.19J13
Database Version: v52.221
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: 13 (1.30%)
$ 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.


2mnyboxers Supporter 398 · April 23, 2022

Serial Number 8735183 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2018

Serial Number 8735757 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 11, 2018

Serial Number 8735757 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 30, 2017

Serial Number 8735803 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 22, 2017

Serial Number 8735414 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 18, 2015

Serial Number 8735734 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2015

Serial Number 8735734 was reported as accurate.

wmike565 Supporter 115 · November 19, 2014

Serial Number 8735141 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2014

Serial Number 8735141 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 7, 2014

Serial Number 8735667 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 28, 2014

Serial Number 8735500 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2013

Serial Number 8735975 was reported as accurate.

estierney47 2 · November 16, 2013

Serial Number 8735630 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 28, 2012

Serial Number 8735376 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator, balance cock marked ADJUSTED
but number of positions not marked on movement.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to No

Anonymous · November 5, 2012

Serial Number 8735301 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator, balance cock marked ADJUSTED
but number of positions not marked on movement.
Railroad grade...
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 No

Anonymous · October 6, 2012

Serial Number 8735309 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 22, 2012

Serial Number 8735309 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No Winding 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