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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: 13279448
Grade: 270
Variation: Veritas
Model: 9
Class: 98
Estimated Production Year: 1908
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 14 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: 5973.270G14.16S1317.169M19.O1963.L1797.21J149
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
36.13
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: 19 (1.90%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.83% Analyzing 112 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 · September 16, 2023

Serial Number 13279291 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

phantacc Supporter 66 · February 22, 2023

Serial Number 13279430 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 1, 2020

Serial Number 13279334 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2020

Serial Number 13279912 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 17, 2020

Serial Number 13279181 was reported as accurate.

Teezys 180 · May 19, 2019

Serial Number 13279532 was reported as accurate.

Teezys 180 · May 17, 2019

Serial Number 13279532 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2018

Serial Number 13279448 was reported as accurate.

tictocdoc 47 · February 19, 2017

Serial Number 13279966 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · September 4, 2016

Serial Number 13279149 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3990 · September 2, 2016

Serial Number 13279149 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2015

Serial Number 13279526 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2014

Serial Number 13279292 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 29, 2014

Serial Number 13279291 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · July 17, 2014

Serial Number 13279292 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Number of 'Adjusted to Positions' not indicated on
movement

Anonymous · December 27, 2013

Serial Number 13279480 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · December 25, 2013

Serial Number 13279480 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Number of 'Adjusted to Positions' not indicated on
movement

Anonymous · November 11, 2013

Serial Number 13279912 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2013

Serial Number 13279212 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Number of 'Adjusted to Positions' not indicated on
movement

Anonymous · April 28, 2013

Serial Number 13279790 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2013

Serial Number 13279966 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2013

Serial Number 13279846 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2013

Serial Number 13279846 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2013

Serial Number 13279789 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2012

Serial Number 13279671 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2012

Serial Number 13279667 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 270 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 270 Pocket Watch