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: 9608219
Grade: 240
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 91
Estimated Production Year: 1903
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 8 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: 3905.240G8.18S1996.188M20.O1089.L1444.19J19
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: 22 (1.10%)
$ 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.


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 4691 · August 13, 2021

Serial Number 9608810 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · 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 46 · 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