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Access Date: April 16, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 239 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 239 Pocket Watch
Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 239

Veritas

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 10372987
Grade: 239
Variation: Veritas
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 90
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 17
Grade/Model Total Production: 18,800
Variant Est. Production: 16,500 (18S-M8-21J-ONL-A5PTI-VERITAS)
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 1,200
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Raised 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: Safety
Balance Jewel Material: Diamond
Train: Quick
Train Material: Gold
Center Wheel Material: Gold
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: No
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 596408
Movement Markings: Veritas
Elgin, Ill.
U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Barrel
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 4283.239G9.18S2125.188M27.O1246.L1510.21J99
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 56.60
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 21.82
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.037%
Registry Population: 19 (1.90%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.78% Analyzing 213 Sales
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 239

Target Profile: 18S-M8-21J-ONL-A5PTI-VERITAS

Elgin Grade 239 (All Variations): 18,800 ETP
18S: 18,800 100.00%
18s, Grade 239
18S-M8: 18,800 100.00%
18s, Grade 239, Model 8
18S-M8-21J: 18,800 100.00%
18s, Grade 239, Model 8, 21 Jewels
18S-M8-21J-ONL: 18,800 100.00%
18s, Grade 239, Model 8, 21 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel
18S-M8-21J-ONL-A5PTI: 18,800 100.00%
18S-M8-21J-ONL-A5PTI-VERITAS: 16,500 87.77%
NOTE: 20,000 Units Originally Reserved with Est. 1,200 Never Manufactured

Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
There are 19 watches in the population registry for this run with 5 images.
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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 · January 31, 2024

Serial Number 10372455 was reported as accurate.

heifitz99 6 · May 22, 2020

Serial Number 10372987 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 25, 2018

Serial Number 10372071 was reported as accurate.

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

dfchong 837 · December 26, 2017

Serial Number 10372211 was reported as accurate.

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

Urbanops 51 · December 24, 2017

Serial Number 10372367 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 16, 2017

Serial Number 10372326 was reported as accurate.

kevinloving 62 · December 15, 2016

Serial Number 10372337 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2016

Serial Number 10372078 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2015

Serial Number 10372071 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2015

Serial Number 10372852 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2015

Serial Number 10372424 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 18, 2015

Serial Number 10372357 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 18, 2013

Serial Number 10372910 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 11, 2012

Serial Number 10372943 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: NO WINDING INDICATOR
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Double Roller changed from Unknown to No

Anonymous · November 7, 2012

Serial Number 10372943 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Does not have a winding indicator. All else is
correct.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Double Roller changed from Unknown to No
Elgin Grade 239 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 239 Pocket Watch
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