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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: 11824034
Grade: 270
Variation: No. 270
Model: 9
Class: 98
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 550
Grade/Model Run: 9 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 Signing Style: Serif (Decorative)
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.
U.S.A.
No. 270
21 Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 5118.270G9.16S1081.169M14.O1609.L1668.21J131
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
35.93
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: 10 (1.82%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 4.59% Analyzing 111 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.


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