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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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 12784596 Question Mark
Grade: 270 Question Mark
Variation: Veritas Question Mark
Model: 9 Question Mark
Class: 98 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1907 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 13 of 14 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 12,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 3,450 (16S-M9-21J-ONL-A5PTI-VERITAS) 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 Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Wind Mechanism: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Bridge Type: 3-Finger Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes 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.
[or Veritas Elgin, Ill.]
No. 270
U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 5692.270G13.16S1250.169M18.O1835.L1747.21J143 Question Mark
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.648 Question Mark
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Scoped for This Run Only		22 (2.20%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 12.77% Analyzing 116 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.

ultimatekaiser 50 · February 18, 2023

Serial Number 12784085 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 20, 2022

Serial Number 12784085 was reported as accurate.

cranemaker Supporter 83 · April 10, 2022

Serial Number 12784388 was reported as accurate.

10mueller 38 · June 11, 2021

Serial Number 12784647 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2021

Serial Number 12784634 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2021

Serial Number 12784634 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2021

Serial Number 12784715 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2020

Serial Number 12784923 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 3, 2019

Serial Number 12784620 was reported as accurate.

tkarter 184 · October 31, 2018

Serial Number 12784899 was reported as accurate.

tkarter 184 · October 12, 2018

Serial Number 12784899 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 22, 2018

Serial Number 12784548 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2018

Serial Number 12784388 was reported as accurate.

timeclock2 Supporter 2 · December 19, 2017

Serial Number 12784199 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I examined this veritas model and found a triple
sunk dial.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Your dial is certainly double-sunk. One sunk level for the seconds and another at the center of the dial.

Anonymous · December 10, 2017

Serial Number 12784574 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2017

Serial Number 12784899 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2016

Serial Number 12784555 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2016

Serial Number 12784313 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2015

Serial Number 12784555 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2015

Serial Number 12784551 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 8, 2015

Serial Number 12784551 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2015

Serial Number 12784087 was reported as accurate.

mjrd63 15 · November 27, 2014

Serial Number 12784596 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2014

Serial Number 12784937 was reported as accurate.

TicktockJoe 8 · October 19, 2013

Serial Number 12784572 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2013

Serial Number 12784904 was reported as accurate.

fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 447 · August 1, 2013

Serial Number 12784534 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 30, 2013

Serial Number 12784536 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 17, 2012

Serial Number 12784503 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 270 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 270 Pocket Watch