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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
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 13425030
Grade: 214
Variation: Veritas
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 89
Estimated Production Year: 1908
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 18 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, Sapphire & Diamond
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script
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
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 596408
Movement Markings: Veritas
Elgin, Ill.
U.S.A.
23 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Adjusted
Safety Barrel
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 6036.214G18.18S2660.188M68.O1993.L1810.23J27
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
67.96
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: 15 (1.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.60% Analyzing 232 Sales
Research Note: According to Elgin Master Records, sapphire pallet jewels were fitted for Grade 214 started at serial 13,425,701, and the spring on the Moseley Regulator was added with 13,425,501.

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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.


cmdraven 3970 · February 8, 2024

Serial Number 13425191 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2023

Serial Number 13425447 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2021

Serial Number 13425315 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2021

Serial Number 13425315 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2021

Serial Number 13425750 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 13, 2021

Serial Number 13425750 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 17, 2021

Serial Number 13425741 was reported as accurate.

Joef21 162 · December 28, 2020

Serial Number 13425083 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2018

Serial Number 13425931 was reported as accurate.

jcammaro 68 · February 24, 2016

Serial Number 13425011 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2014

Serial Number 13425321 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 1, 2014

Serial Number 13425321 was reported as accurate.

irishred 38 · May 16, 2014

Serial Number 13425964 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2014

Serial Number 13425619 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2013

Serial Number 13425018 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2012

Serial Number 13425018 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 27, 2012

Serial Number 13425570 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