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: 10859914
Grade: 214
Variation: Veritas
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 89
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 9 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 & Diamond
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt or 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
[Some Marked "Adjusted 5 Positions"]
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 4561.214G9.18S2225.188M37.O1378.L1565.23J13
Database Version: v52.235
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: 25 (2.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0.62% Analyzing 233 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 · April 24, 2023

Serial Number 10859264 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2021

Serial Number 10859167 was reported as accurate.

pwdmbj Supporter 552 · March 15, 2021

Serial Number 10859787 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 399 · February 15, 2020

Serial Number 10859367 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2020

Serial Number 10859909 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2019

Serial Number 10859814 was reported as accurate.

Linas1 Supporter 9 · May 30, 2019

Serial Number 10859183 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2019

Serial Number 10859264 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · February 18, 2019

Serial Number 10859642 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · January 8, 2019

Serial Number 10859499 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · January 6, 2019

Serial Number 10859499 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2018

Serial Number 10859965 was reported as accurate.

Linas1 Supporter 9 · February 12, 2018

Serial Number 10859183 was reported as accurate.

TridentineCatholic 25 · December 23, 2014

Serial Number 10859613 was reported as accurate.

jalleman 1 · March 28, 2014

Serial Number 10859761 was reported as accurate.

Shalle0073 Supporter 11 · September 13, 2013

Serial Number 10859588 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2013

Serial Number 10859820 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 23, 2012

Serial Number 10859199 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted = Yes
No winding indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 214 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 214 Pocket Watch