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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 239 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 239 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 239

Veritas

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 10860206 Question Mark
Grade: 239 Question Mark
Variation: Veritas Question Mark
Model: 8 Question Mark
Generation: First Question Mark
Class: 90 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1904 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 12 of 17 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 18,800 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 16,500 (18S-M8-21J-ONL-A5PTI-VERITAS) Question Mark
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 1,200 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt or Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Safety Question Mark
Balance Jewel Material: Diamond Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Train Material: Gold Question Mark
Center Wheel Material: Gold Question Mark
Regulator: Traveling Nut (spring) Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Escapement Type: Straight-line Question Mark
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire 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
Wind Indicator Available: Yes Question Mark
Wind Indicator Present: Unknown Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 596408 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Veritas
Elgin, Ill.
U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Safety Barrel
Adjusted
[Some Movements Marked "Adjusted 5 Positions"]
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 4563.239G12.18S2227.188M38.O1379.L1567.21J114 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.515 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
56.60 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
21.82 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.037% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
27 (1.35%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 219 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Double roller started with serial number 10861001.

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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.


rmwatchandclock Supporter 377 · February 4, 2024

Serial Number 10861078 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 22, 2022

Serial Number 10860961 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 6, 2022

Serial Number 10860351 was reported as accurate.

ArturoSilva 1 · June 29, 2022

Serial Number 10861460 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 24, 2021

Serial Number 10861987 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 27, 2021

Serial Number 10861896 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 27, 2021

Serial Number 10861289 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 19, 2020

Serial Number 10860351 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 19, 2020

Serial Number 10860351 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · July 10, 2020

Serial Number 10860351 was reported as accurate.

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

Harlton Supporter 98 · January 30, 2020

Serial Number 10861581 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 8, 2020

Serial Number 10861421 was reported as accurate.

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

Khulmes 1 · June 27, 2019

Serial Number 10860606 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 17, 2019

Serial Number 10861896 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 30, 2017

Serial Number 10861825 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 8, 2017

Serial Number 10860345 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2017

Serial Number 10860345 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2016

Serial Number 10860206 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 6, 2016

Serial Number 10861801 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2016

Serial Number 10861753 was reported as accurate.

rocket00 236 · April 10, 2016

Serial Number 10861349 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 19, 2016

Serial Number 10860971 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 19, 2016

Serial Number 10860971 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 19, 2015

Serial Number 10861371 was reported as accurate.

RDMMNByrd Supporter 6 · November 30, 2015

Serial Number 10861038 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2014

Serial Number 10860845 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2014

Serial Number 10860639 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 15, 2014

Serial Number 10860639 was reported as accurate.

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

69abody 166 · October 31, 2013

Serial Number 10860676 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 11, 2013

Serial Number 10860001 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: no wind indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · May 5, 2013

Serial Number 10860064 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 21, 2012

Serial Number 10860929 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 21, 2012

Serial Number 10860929 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 21, 2012

Serial Number 10860929 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted: Yes
no winding indicator
not marked 'Veritas'
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 239 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 239 Pocket Watch