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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 214 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 214 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 214

Veritas

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 12864735 Question Mark
Grade: 214 Question Mark
Variation: Veritas Question Mark
Model: 8 Question Mark
Generation: First Question Mark
Class: 89 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1907 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 16 of 22 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 22,700 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 19,700 (18S-M8-23J-ONL-A5PTI-VERITAS) Question Mark
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 1,300 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 23j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby & Diamond Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt or Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Jeweled Safety Question Mark
Balance Jewel Material: Diamond Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Train Material: Gold Question Mark
Regulator: Traveling Nut (spring) Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Escapement Type: Straight Line Question Mark
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire 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
Adjustment Tolerance: [10] 5P +/- 10 s/24hrs., Temp. +/- 3 s/16hrs., Reg. +/- 0-2 s/24hrs. Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 596408 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Veritas
Elgin, Ill.
U.S.A.
23 Jewels
Safety Barrel
Adjusted
[Some Marked "Adjusted 5 Positions"]
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 5749.214G16.18S2568.188M61.O1857.L1755.23J25 Question Mark
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
68.34 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
26.35 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.045% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
17 (1.70%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -0.62% Analyzing 240 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.


winder 2 · May 11, 2024

Serial Number 12864976 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

winder 2 · March 6, 2024

Serial Number 12864735 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Dave895 Supporter 102 · November 14, 2022

Serial Number 12864185 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2022

Serial Number 12864139 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2022

Serial Number 12864139 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2022

Serial Number 12864030 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2022

Serial Number 12864483 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2021

Serial Number 12864854 was reported as accurate.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 377 · June 13, 2018

Serial Number 12864865 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2018

Serial Number 12864389 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 19, 2018

Serial Number 12864389 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2017

Serial Number 12864533 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2017

Serial Number 12864893 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2017

Serial Number 12864471 was reported as accurate.

irishred 38 · June 11, 2014

Serial Number 12864012 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · June 9, 2014

Serial Number 12864012 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2013

Serial Number 12864019 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 1, 2013

Serial Number 12864872 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 12, 2012

Serial Number 12864464 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 23, 2012

Serial Number 12864687 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 214 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 214 Pocket Watch