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: 13121028
Grade: 214
Variation: Veritas
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 89
Estimated Production Year: 1908
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 17 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 Signing Style: Mixed
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
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
Wind Indicator: No
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 596408
Movement Markings: Veritas
Elgin, Ill.
U.S.A.
23 Jewels
Safety Barrel
Adjusted
Adjusted 5 Positions
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 5897.214G17.18S2615.188M64.O1927.L1783.23J26
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
68.34
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: 13 (1.30%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0.62% Analyzing 233 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 · January 3, 2024

Serial Number 13121969 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2019

Serial Number 13121583 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2019

Serial Number 13121141 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2018

Serial Number 13121535 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · August 26, 2017

Serial Number 13121801 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 15, 2017

Serial Number 13121073 was reported as accurate.

pwcanada Supporter 107 · March 10, 2016

Serial Number 13121909 was reported as accurate.

pwcanada Supporter 107 · February 25, 2016

Serial Number 13121909 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2015

Serial Number 13121457 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2015

Serial Number 13121351 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2014

Serial Number 13121575 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 18, 2013

Serial Number 13121513 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2012

Serial Number 13121445 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · May 26, 2012

Serial Number 13121787 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not a winding indicator movement.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · May 15, 2012

Serial Number 13121502 was reported as accurate.

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