Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 270 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 270 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 270

Veritas

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 11824829
Grade: 270
Variation: Veritas
Model: 9
Class: 98
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 400
Grade/Model Run: 11 of 14
Grade/Model Total Production: 12,000
Variant Est. Production: 3,450 (16S-M9-21J-ONL-A5PTI-VERITAS)
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
Double Roller: Yes
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: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 5120.270G11.16S1083.169M16.O1611.L1670.21J133
Database Version: v52.235
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: 11 (2.75%)
$ 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.


Anonymous · December 11, 2021

Serial Number 11824739 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2021

Serial Number 11824990 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 18, 2020

Serial Number 11824785 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2019

Serial Number 11824878 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2019

Serial Number 11824878 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2019

Serial Number 11824893 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2019

Serial Number 11824963 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 30, 2019

Serial Number 11824898 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2019

Serial Number 11824963 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2016

Serial Number 11824829 was reported as accurate.

Gillie 24 · December 23, 2014

Serial Number 11824829 was reported as accurate.

redsox1 74 · November 25, 2014

Serial Number 11824846 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · November 24, 2014

Serial Number 11824820 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2014

Serial Number 11824962 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · June 13, 2014

Serial Number 11824962 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2013

Serial Number 11824846 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2013

Serial Number 11824791 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2013

Serial Number 11824791 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2012

Serial Number 11824821 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 270 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 270 Pocket Watch