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: 11037996
Grade: 214
Variation: Veritas
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 89
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 10 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 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
Adjusted
Safety Barrel.
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 4646.214G10.18S2256.188M41.O1416.L1581.23J14
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
67.96
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: 22 (2.20%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.60% Analyzing 232 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.


SirNyt Supporter 1 · June 24, 2023

Serial Number 11037159 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 21, 2022

Serial Number 11037977 was reported as accurate.

CJEmpire3 100 · December 3, 2021

Serial Number 11037474 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 25, 2021

Serial Number 11037380 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2020

Serial Number 11037331 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2020

Serial Number 11037265 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2019

Serial Number 11037683 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 21, 2019

Serial Number 11037230 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 4, 2019

Serial Number 11037629 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2018

Serial Number 11037629 was reported as accurate.

tobpec Supporter 31 · July 13, 2018

Serial Number 11037903 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2017

Serial Number 11037997 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 24, 2016

Serial Number 11037367 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · July 23, 2016

Serial Number 11037367 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2015

Serial Number 11037902 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2015

Serial Number 11037950 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2015

Serial Number 11037950 was reported as accurate.

olynleroy Supporter 4 · October 15, 2014

Serial Number 11037244 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2013

Serial Number 11037983 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 24, 2012

Serial Number 11037202 was reported as accurate.

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