Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 214 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 214 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 214

Veritas

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 10678790
Grade: 214
Variation: Veritas
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 89
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 22
Grade/Model Total Production: 22,700
Variant Est. Production: 19,700 (18S-M8-23J-ONL-A5PTI-VERITAS)
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 1,300
Size: 18s
Jewels: 23j
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
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Jeweled Safety
Balance Jewel Material: Diamond
Train: Quick
Train 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
Adjustment Tolerance: [10] 5P +/- 10 s/24hrs., Temp. +/- 3 s/16hrs., Reg. +/- 0-2 s/24hrs.
Railroad Grade: Yes
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 596408
Movement Markings: Veritas
Elgin, Ill.
U.S.A.
23 Jewels
Safety Barrel
Adjusted
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 4450.214G8.18S2189.188M35.O1326.L1546.23J12
Database Version: v52.249
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
68.34
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
26.35
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.045%
Registry Population: 15 (1.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0.62% Analyzing 234 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.


WilliamO 2 · April 20, 2021

Serial Number 10678272 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2020

Serial Number 10678600 was reported as accurate.

WilliamsFamily 8 · April 10, 2020

Serial Number 10678272 was reported as accurate.

Bluejay 179 · February 24, 2020

Serial Number 10678485 was reported as accurate.

mtscowley 1 · November 10, 2019

Serial Number 10678019 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · March 17, 2019

Serial Number 10678220 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · March 16, 2019

Serial Number 10678320 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2019

Serial Number 10678220 was reported as accurate.

danross Supporter 4 · January 21, 2019

Serial Number 10678220 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · August 29, 2018

Serial Number 10678371 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2018

Serial Number 10678936 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · December 7, 2016

Serial Number 10678052 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3997 · November 11, 2016

Serial Number 10678654 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · November 11, 2016

Serial Number 10678052 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · October 4, 2016

Serial Number 10678052 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · April 29, 2015

Serial Number 10678170 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · April 25, 2015

Serial Number 10678170 was reported as accurate.

redsox1 74 · January 14, 2015

Serial Number 10678790 was reported as accurate.