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: 9386740
Grade: 240
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 91
Estimated Production Year: 1902
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 5 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 Available: Yes
Wind Indicator Present: Unknown
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: 3816.240G5.18S1970.188M12.O1052.L1427.19J16
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
203.22
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: 10 (1.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.52% Analyzing 473 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.


Anonymous · October 14, 2022

Serial Number 9386716 was reported as accurate.

Eltee120 Supporter 102 · May 5, 2018

Serial Number 9386487 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 11, 2018

Serial Number 9386046 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 11, 2012

Serial Number 9386181 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This serial # was not a winding indicator. It was
marked "Adjusted" in black lettering on the
balance cock, with "Safety Barrel" and "19 Jewels"
in black lettering on the fancy pattern
damaskeening of the nickel barrel bridge. The case
was a Star 925/1000 sterling silver swing out
case, and I think it was the original one, with a
thick crystal. PW/LS. Raised gold jewel settings,
but I think all of the train was gilded, with not
even the center wheel of gold. Possibly 1902 was
too early for the gold center wheel or train.
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 · May 11, 2012

Serial Number 9386777 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
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