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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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 11824034 Question Mark
Grade: 270 Question Mark
Variation: No. 270 Question Mark
Model: 9 Question Mark
Class: 98 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1905 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 550 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 14 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 12,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 8,550 (16S-M9-21J-ONL-A5PTI-NO. 270) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative) Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Bridge Type: 3-Finger Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Train Material: Gold Question Mark
Center Wheel Material: Gold Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet 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
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.
U.S.A.
No. 270
21 Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 5119.270G9.16S1081.169M14.O1609.L1669.21J132 Question Mark
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.450 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
36.13 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
13.90 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.024% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
10 (1.82%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -12.57% Analyzing 113 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.


Anonymous · September 19, 2023

Serial Number 11824333 was reported as accurate.

jacekjot 4 · July 17, 2022

Serial Number 11824454 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2021

Serial Number 11824454 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2019

Serial Number 11824494 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 15, 2018

Serial Number 11824333 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 7, 2018

Serial Number 11824293 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2017

Serial Number 11824460 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2015

Serial Number 11824128 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · April 28, 2015

Serial Number 11824488 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · April 28, 2015

Serial Number 11824128 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2015

Serial Number 11824360 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2015

Serial Number 11824380 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2015

Serial Number 11824547 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2015

Serial Number 11824547 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 29, 2014

Serial Number 11824130 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · November 12, 2013

Serial Number 11824484 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement signed 'No270' not 'Veritas'

Anonymous · October 31, 2012

Serial Number 11824198 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement signed 'No.270' not 'Veritas'
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to No

Anonymous · August 20, 2012

Serial Number 11824399 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement signed 'No270' not 'Veritas'
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to No

Anonymous · May 1, 2012

Serial Number 11824143 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 270 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 270 Pocket Watch