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: 11926619
Grade: 214
Variation: Veritas
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 89
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 15 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: 5180.214G15.18S2429.188M58.O1631.L1682.23J19
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: 11 (1.10%)
$ 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.


johngach Supporter 1 · December 29, 2022

Serial Number 11926469 was reported as accurate.

Mike4271 13 · September 29, 2021

Serial Number 11926026 was reported as accurate.

Mike4271 13 · September 29, 2021

Serial Number 11926026 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 26, 2019

Serial Number 11926220 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2019

Serial Number 11926527 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · September 13, 2019

Serial Number 11926942 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · September 13, 2019

Serial Number 11926942 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · September 10, 2019

Serial Number 11926942 was reported as accurate.

Mowerman666 13 · June 29, 2019

Serial Number 11926619 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2017

Serial Number 11926508 was reported as accurate.

rcterry 10 · June 2, 2017

Serial Number 11926020 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2016

Serial Number 11926929 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2016

Serial Number 11926929 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 13, 2014

Serial Number 11926585 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 10, 2014

Serial Number 11926585 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 5, 2014

Serial Number 11926674 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2013

Serial Number 11926645 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 15, 2013

Serial Number 11926476 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 13, 2013

Serial Number 11926698 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