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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: 11635451
Grade: 270
Variation: No. 270
Model: 9
Class: 98
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 8 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: 4985.270G8.16S1037.169M13.O1551.L1647.21J129
Database Version: v52.246
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: 17 (1.70%)
$ 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.


ultimatekaiser 37 · April 5, 2023

Serial Number 11635159 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 30, 2021

Serial Number 11635798 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2021

Serial Number 11635908 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 31, 2021

Serial Number 11635914 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2020

Serial Number 11635962 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2020

Serial Number 11635962 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2020

Serial Number 11635908 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2020

Serial Number 11635962 was reported as accurate.

733harry 33 · November 8, 2019

Serial Number 11635728 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2016

Serial Number 11635014 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2014

Serial Number 11635571 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2014

Serial Number 11635579 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2014

Serial Number 11635739 was reported as accurate.

walter2 56 · May 6, 2014

Serial Number 11635391 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 2, 2013

Serial Number 11635235 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2013

Serial Number 11635192 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked 'No. 270' not 'Veritas'

Anonymous · July 28, 2012

Serial Number 11635840 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 11, 2012

Serial Number 11635582 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 13, 2012

Serial Number 11635571 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 270 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 270 Pocket Watch