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: 11820844
Grade: 214
Variation: Veritas
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 89
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 14 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
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: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 5114.214G14.18S2406.188M56.O1607.L1667.23J18
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
67.96
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): 3.60% Analyzing 232 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.


appa69 7 · February 17, 2024

Serial Number 11820249 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I'm not 100% sure, but color leads me to believe
pallets are ruby and not sapphire.

Anonymous · January 21, 2023

Serial Number 11820273 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2020

Serial Number 11820115 was reported as accurate.

heifitz99 6 · May 14, 2020

Serial Number 11820844 was reported as accurate.

heifitz99 6 · May 14, 2020

Serial Number 11820844 was reported as accurate.

heifitz99 6 · May 11, 2020

Serial Number 11820844 was reported as accurate.

KaskoTimeInc 4 · March 27, 2020

Serial Number 11820773 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2018

Serial Number 11820354 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2018

Serial Number 11820230 was reported as accurate.

jcammaro 68 · December 22, 2016

Serial Number 11820217 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · July 9, 2016

Serial Number 11820239 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · August 26, 2015

Serial Number 11820875 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 10, 2014

Serial Number 11820363 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

timerestored 278 · August 20, 2014

Serial Number 11820073 was reported as accurate.

philsan1a 221 · July 21, 2014

Serial Number 11820671 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 18, 2014

Serial Number 11820073 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2012

Serial Number 11820254 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 27, 2012

Serial Number 11820259 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · June 24, 2012

Serial Number 11820788 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