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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
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 9776687
Grade: 240
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 91
Estimated Production Year: 1903
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 9 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 Signing Style: Mixed
Movement Inlay Color: 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
Movement Markings: B.W. Raymond
Elgin, Ill.
U.S.A.
19 Jewels
Adjusted
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 3980.240G9.18S2024.188M21.O1114.L1456.19J20
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.


Anonymous · March 22, 2023

Serial Number 9777646 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 24, 2022

Serial Number 9776576 was reported as accurate.

Chronified Supporter 212 · February 7, 2022

Serial Number 9776369 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 19, 2021

Serial Number 9776874 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2020

Serial Number 9777556 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 2, 2019

Serial Number 9776725 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 12, 2019

Serial Number 9777545 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 18, 2019

Serial Number 9776022 was reported as accurate.

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

timekeeper48 Supporter 88 · August 31, 2018

Serial Number 9777614 was reported as accurate.

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

Mrmojo170 5 · August 12, 2018

Serial Number 9776687 was reported as accurate.

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

Just4orfun 117 · January 27, 2018

Serial Number 9776196 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 30, 2016

Serial Number 9777092 was reported as accurate.

rjandladyj 183 · December 30, 2014

Serial Number 9776080 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2014

Serial Number 9777252 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2013

Serial Number 9776672 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2013

Serial Number 9777917 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2013

Serial Number 9777766 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2013

Serial Number 9777256 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 18, 2013

Serial Number 9777259 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2013

Serial Number 9777259 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2012

Serial Number 9777860 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2012

Serial Number 9777860 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 7, 2012

Serial Number 9777814 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
Double Roller changed from Unknown to No

Anonymous · August 6, 2012

Serial Number 9776997 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