Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 239 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 239 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 239

Veritas

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 11614105 Question Mark
Grade: 239 Question Mark
Variation: Veritas Question Mark
Model: 8 Question Mark
Generation: First Question Mark
Class: 90 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1905 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 14 of 17 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 18,800 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 16,500 (18S-M8-21J-ONL-A5PTI-VERITAS) Question Mark
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 1,200 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt or Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Safety Question Mark
Balance Jewel Material: Diamond Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Train Material: Gold Question Mark
Center Wheel Material: Gold Question Mark
Regulator: Traveling Nut (spring) Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Escapement Type: Straight-line Question Mark
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire 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
Wind Indicator: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 596408 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Veritas
Elgin, Ill.
U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Safety Barrel
Adjusted
[Some Movements Marked "Adjusted 5 Positions"]
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 4971.239G14.18S2365.188M51.O1547.L1645.21J129 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.462 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
56.60 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
21.82 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.037% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
16 (1.60%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.00% Analyzing 219 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.


OntarioLantern 13 · September 6, 2024

Serial Number 11614952 was reported as accurate.

ultimatekaiser 48 · February 20, 2023

Serial Number 11614336 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2022

Serial Number 11614818 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · December 4, 2021

Serial Number 11614818 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 23, 2021

Serial Number 11614187 was reported as accurate.

Davidschutz 18 · June 7, 2018

Serial Number 11614281 was reported as accurate.

fubar666 2 · December 20, 2017

Serial Number 11614976 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 3, 2017

Serial Number 11614353 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2016

Serial Number 11614112 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 7, 2014

Serial Number 11614061 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not marked Veritas but # 349

Anonymous · October 14, 2013

Serial Number 11614862 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 9, 2013

Serial Number 11614862 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 9, 2013

Serial Number 11614862 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 2, 2013

Serial Number 11614987 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 28, 2013

Serial Number 11614007 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: no wind indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 239 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 239 Pocket Watch