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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
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 10071954
Grade: 270
Variation: No. 270
Model: 9
Class: 98
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 14
Grade/Model Total Production: 12,000
Variant Est. Production: 8,550 (16S-M9-21J-ONL-A5PTI-NO. 270)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: 3-Finger
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Train Material: Gold
Center Wheel Material: Gold
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
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
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
[or Veritas Elgin, Ill.]
No. 270
U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 4115.270G4.16S804.169M4.O1168.L1482.21J96
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
35.93
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
13.90
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.024%
Registry Population: 15 (1.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 4.59% Analyzing 111 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 · 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 552 · 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