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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: 11252582
Grade: 214
Variation: Veritas
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 89
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 11 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
Safety Barrel
Adjusted
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 4780.214G11.18S2302.188M46.O1473.L1610.23J15
Database Version: v52.245
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: 18 (1.80%)
$ 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 · July 17, 2022

Serial Number 11252199 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2022

Serial Number 11252566 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2022

Serial Number 11252010 was reported as accurate.

frankrus Supporter 34 · October 28, 2021

Serial Number 11252365 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2021

Serial Number 11252124 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 26, 2019

Serial Number 11252020 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2019

Serial Number 11252020 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · November 19, 2018

Serial Number 11252057 was reported as accurate.

corebit 24 · November 12, 2018

Serial Number 11252057 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 11, 2018

Serial Number 11252057 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2018

Serial Number 11252057 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2015

Serial Number 11252994 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2015

Serial Number 11252695 was reported as accurate.

rnfwatch Supporter 124 · November 2, 2013

Serial Number 11252563 was reported as accurate.

mrfishman2u 3 · July 21, 2013

Serial Number 11252130 was reported as accurate.

singing3 Supporter 43 · June 15, 2013

Serial Number 11252787 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 214 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 214 Pocket Watch