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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 8735183 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: 1901 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 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: 3550.240G3.18S1877.188M7.O945.L1377.19J13 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.517 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
14 (1.40%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.97% Analyzing 486 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.


2mnyboxers Supporter 408 · 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