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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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 11099487 Question Mark
Grade: 270 Question Mark
Variation: No. 270 Question Mark
Model: 9 Question Mark
Class: 98 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1905 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 14 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 12,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 8,550 (16S-M9-21J-ONL-A5PTI-NO. 270) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Bridge Type: 3-Finger Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Train Material: Gold Question Mark
Center Wheel Material: Gold Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet 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
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
[or Veritas Elgin, Ill.]
No. 270
U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 4680.270G7.16S954.169M12.O1433.L1589.21J117 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.518 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
36.13 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
13.90 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.024% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
11 (1.10%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -12.57% Analyzing 113 Sales Question Mark

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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 958 · 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