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: 11673186
Grade: 214
Variation: Veritas
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 89
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 13 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
Adjusted
Safety Barrel
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 5016.214G13.18S2374.188M53.O1564.L1651.23J17
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: 17 (1.70%)
$ 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.


ultimatekaiser 36 · August 22, 2023

Serial Number 11673993 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2020

Serial Number 11673935 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2020

Serial Number 11673495 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2020

Serial Number 11673942 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2019

Serial Number 11673563 was reported as accurate.

Marcus1982 19 · September 16, 2018

Serial Number 11673186 was reported as accurate.

senorchisme 17 · December 18, 2017

Serial Number 11673646 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 20, 2017

Serial Number 11673006 was reported as accurate.

Marcus1982 19 · October 13, 2017

Serial Number 11673186 was reported as accurate.

Marcus1982 19 · October 13, 2017

Serial Number 11673186 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2016

Serial Number 11673068 was reported as accurate.

Marcus1982 19 · December 18, 2016

Serial Number 11673186 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2016

Serial Number 11673646 was reported as accurate.

fslomkoski1 3 · June 12, 2016

Serial Number 11673063 was reported as accurate.

Marcus1982 19 · March 17, 2016

Serial Number 11673186 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 15, 2016

Serial Number 11673060 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · November 13, 2015

Serial Number 11673381 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2015

Serial Number 11673987 was reported as accurate.

Marcus1982 19 · November 28, 2013

Serial Number 11673186 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 24, 2013

Serial Number 11673787 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 'ADJUSTED' on Balance Cock
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from No to 5

Anonymous · April 26, 2013

Serial Number 11673380 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 20, 2013

Serial Number 11673380 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 14, 2013

Serial Number 11673638 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 28, 2012

Serial Number 11673086 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 28, 2012

Serial Number 11673086 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 214 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 214 Pocket Watch