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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 270 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 270 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 270

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 11099487
Grade: 270
Variation: No. 270
Model: 9
Class: 98
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 14
Grade/Model Total Production: 12,000
Variant Est. Production: 8,550 (16S-M9-21J-ONL-A5PTI-NO. 270)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: 3-Finger
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Train Material: Gold
Center Wheel Material: Gold
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
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
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
[or Veritas Elgin, Ill.]
No. 270
U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 4679.270G7.16S954.169M12.O1433.L1588.21J116
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
36.13
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
13.90
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.024%
Registry Population: 11 (1.10%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.83% Analyzing 112 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.


cjbrem Supporter 521 · March 24, 2024

Serial Number 11099529 was reported as accurate.

barelymoving555 56 · September 7, 2021

Serial Number 11099332 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2021

Serial Number 11099688 was reported as accurate.

Silverback9315 1 · September 30, 2020

Serial Number 11099665 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · December 22, 2017

Serial Number 11099700 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 22, 2017

Serial Number 11099086 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2017

Serial Number 11099086 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 4, 2017

Serial Number 11099085 was reported as accurate.

jeromeschley 60 · May 11, 2014

Serial Number 11099633 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · October 23, 2013

Serial Number 11099350 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not marked 'Veritas' but is marked 'No.270'
Number of 'Adjusted to Positions' not marked on
movement

Anonymous · January 25, 2013

Serial Number 11099700 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2012

Serial Number 11099115 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2012

Serial Number 11099041 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 25, 2012

Serial Number 11099639 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 270 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 270 Pocket Watch