1904 ELGIN B.W. Raymond 18s Pocket Watch 19 Jewels Grade 240 1st Generation

ELGIN B. W. RaymondThe BW Raymond Watch was named after Elgin's founder, and former mayor of Chicago, B. W. Raymond. The B.W. Raymond moniker only appeared on watches that Elgin believed represented the absolute pinnacle of engineering and accuracy. “The B. W. Raymond is striking in its simplicity. The black numerals and the white dial strongly suggest a railroad watch.” 1904 ELGIN B.W. Raymond Grade 240 Pocket Watch This is an interesting timepiece, a B. W. Raymond Elgin Railroad Grade Pocket Watch dated from 1904. It is a manual-winding watch with an original Elgin movement, 19 jewels, size 18s, caliber grade 240 (first generation), model 8, class 91, lever set, sub second, U.S.A. made.   After 120 years, it still has the original white dial with big bold Arabic Numerals, bold and red minute marks and large matching hands. This feature makes the time easy and clear as possible to read creating a distinctive and functional railroad watch aesthetic. The sub second is located at 6. Also