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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 270 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 270 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 270

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 10071646 Question Mark
Grade: 270 Question Mark
Variation: No. 270 Question Mark
Model: 9 Question Mark
Class: 98 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1904 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 14 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 12,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 8,550 (16S-M9-21J-ONL-A5PTI-NO. 270) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j 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 Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Bridge Type: 3-Finger Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Train Material: Gold Question Mark
Center Wheel Material: Gold Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet 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
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
[or Veritas Elgin, Ill.]
No. 270
U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 4116.270G4.16S804.169M4.O1168.L1483.21J97 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.467 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
36.13 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
13.90 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.024% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
15 (1.50%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -12.57% Analyzing 113 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.


Anonymous · August 26, 2023

Serial Number 10071481 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2023

Serial Number 10071999 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2021

Serial Number 10071340 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 17, 2020

Serial Number 10071210 was reported as accurate.

backintime 16 · August 8, 2019

Serial Number 10071566 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2019

Serial Number 10071699 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2019

Serial Number 10071411 was reported as accurate.

pwdmbj Supporter 557 · September 14, 2018

Serial Number 10071122 was reported as accurate.

nicole8708 1 · November 29, 2016

Serial Number 10071709 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2016

Serial Number 10071210 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2015

Serial Number 10071627 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2015

Serial Number 10071627 was reported as accurate.

alandye 52 · May 16, 2015

Serial Number 10071224 was reported as accurate.

jeromeschley 60 · May 11, 2014

Serial Number 10071529 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2014

Serial Number 10071298 was reported as accurate.

rocket00 236 · January 15, 2014

Serial Number 10071361 was reported as accurate.

usncrdp 5 · January 11, 2014

Serial Number 10071361 was reported as accurate.

lewis23 Supporter 40 · November 7, 2013

Serial Number 10071399 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2013

Serial Number 10071864 was reported as accurate.

TimeAntiquarian Founder Research Expert Historian Top Contributor Supporter 171 · July 28, 2013

Serial Number 10071439 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 2, 2012

Serial Number 10071627 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2012

Serial Number 10071954 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2012

Serial Number 10071627 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 27, 2012

Serial Number 10071954 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 5, 2012

Serial Number 10071583 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 28, 2012

Serial Number 10071165 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 270 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 270 Pocket Watch