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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

Veritas

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 12318052
Grade: 270
Variation: Veritas
Model: 9
Class: 98
Estimated Production Year: 1906
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 12 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: 5404.270G12.16S1170.169M17.O1711.L1714.21J140
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: 18 (1.80%)
$ 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 · March 18, 2023

Serial Number 12318594 was reported as accurate.

JimBob 13 · December 22, 2021

Serial Number 12318965 was reported as accurate.

JimBob 13 · December 22, 2021

Serial Number 12318965 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2020

Serial Number 12318910 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 16, 2020

Serial Number 12318204 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2020

Serial Number 12318661 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · November 9, 2019

Serial Number 12318077 was reported as accurate.

Urbanops 51 · May 20, 2018

Serial Number 12318910 was reported as accurate.

singing3 Supporter 43 · January 14, 2018

Serial Number 12318888 was reported as accurate.

just4fn 1 · August 16, 2017

Serial Number 12318023 was reported as accurate.

MichaelB 150 · March 25, 2017

Serial Number 12318620 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2017

Serial Number 12318087 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2015

Serial Number 12318071 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2015

Serial Number 12318834 was reported as accurate.

philsan1a 221 · July 7, 2015

Serial Number 12318044 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · April 25, 2015

Serial Number 12318654 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · March 16, 2015

Serial Number 12318446 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · March 12, 2015

Serial Number 12318446 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · February 27, 2015

Serial Number 12318654 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · February 24, 2015

Serial Number 12318654 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · February 12, 2015

Serial Number 12318654 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 22, 2014

Serial Number 12318615 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 20, 2014

Serial Number 12318108 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 11, 2014

Serial Number 12318654 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 22, 2013

Serial Number 12318824 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 1, 2013

Serial Number 12318756 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2013

Serial Number 12318052 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2013

Serial Number 12318270 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2013

Serial Number 12318276 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 29, 2012

Serial Number 12318276 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2012

Serial Number 12318082 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 270 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 270 Pocket Watch