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: 11466213
Grade: 214
Variation: Veritas
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 89
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 12 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 Inlay Color: Gilt or 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
Wind Indicator: No
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 596408
Movement Markings: Veritas
Elgin, Ill.
U.S.A.
23 Jewels
Safety Barrel
Adjusted
[Some Marked "Adjusted 5 Positions"]
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 4892.214G12.18S2338.188M48.O1517.L1628.23J16
Database Version: v52.235
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: 16 (1.60%)
$ 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 · June 8, 2023

Serial Number 11466547 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2022

Serial Number 11466020 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2022

Serial Number 11466020 was reported as accurate.

10mueller 38 · June 11, 2021

Serial Number 11466213 was reported as accurate.

DWindsor 2 · November 13, 2020

Serial Number 11466311 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2020

Serial Number 11466311 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · July 18, 2020

Serial Number 11466132 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2019

Serial Number 11466166 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2018

Serial Number 11466562 was reported as accurate.

cleo2015 1 · April 21, 2015

Serial Number 11466983 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2013

Serial Number 11466085 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 14, 2013

Serial Number 11466218 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · October 1, 2013

Serial Number 11466974 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Number of 'Adjusted to Positions' not marked on
this S/N

avs1244 5 · August 3, 2013

Serial Number 11466132 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 2, 2013

Serial Number 11466557 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: no wind indicator

Anonymous · March 12, 2013

Serial Number 11466599 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 12, 2013

Serial Number 11466599 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 26, 2012

Serial Number 11466854 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 5, 2012

Serial Number 11466977 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Size is 16 & not a wind indicator model.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · June 26, 2012

Serial Number 11466575 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Does not have wind indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 214 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 214 Pocket Watch