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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: 13121751 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: 1908 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 17 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 Signing Style: Mixed Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt 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
Wind Indicator: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 596408 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Veritas
Elgin, Ill.
U.S.A.
23 Jewels
Safety Barrel
Adjusted
Adjusted 5 Positions
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 5898.214G17.18S2616.188M64.O1927.L1784.23J26 Question Mark
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.518 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
14 (1.40%) 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.


Anonymous · November 23, 2024

Serial Number 13121583 was reported as accurate.

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
Elgin Grade 214 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 214 Pocket Watch