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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: 9608205 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: 1903 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 8 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: Gilt or 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: 3906.240G8.18S1997.188M20.O1089.L1445.19J19 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.470 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
22 (1.10%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.18% Analyzing 485 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.


mccullochjim Supporter 12 · February 6, 2023

Serial Number 9609624 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 6, 2022

Serial Number 9608680 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · August 13, 2021

Serial Number 9608810 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · November 27, 2020

Serial Number 9609731 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 27, 2020

Serial Number 9609911 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 19, 2020

Serial Number 9609997 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Single roller,

the early models were not double.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 22, 2020

Serial Number 9609308 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 25, 2018

Serial Number 9608769 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 23, 2018

Serial Number 9608769 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 12, 2018

Serial Number 9608823 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 7, 2016

Serial Number 9608551 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2016

Serial Number 9609897 was reported as accurate.

Groovysalsa 109 · July 31, 2015

Serial Number 9608119 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2015

Serial Number 9608743 was reported as accurate.

weepinglion 48 · March 13, 2015

Serial Number 9609767 was reported as accurate.

Groovysalsa 109 · May 24, 2014

Serial Number 9608119 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator

Anonymous · March 27, 2014

Serial Number 9608367 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 240 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 240 Pocket Watch