Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 239 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 239 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 239

Veritas

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 14090206
Grade: 239
Variation: Veritas
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 90
Estimated Production Year: 1910
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 15 of 17
Grade/Model Total Production: 18,800
Variant Est. Production: 16,500 (18S-M8-21J-ONL-A5PTI-VERITAS)
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 1,200
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
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: Safety
Balance Jewel Material: Diamond
Train: Quick
Train Material: Gold
Center Wheel 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
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.
21 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Safety Barrel
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 6405.239G15.18S2790.188M82.O2162.L1880.21J165
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
56.60
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
21.82
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.037%
Registry Population: 14 (2.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.78% Analyzing 213 Sales
Research Note: Data analysis indicates this run was terminated prior to full production at the factory and has been adjusted accordingly for the database. Please refer to factory serial lists for information regarding the original run. Some sources indicate there are movements in this run marked "No. 349."

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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.


ultimatekaiser 37 · September 6, 2023

Serial Number 14090206 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2023

Serial Number 14090206 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 20, 2019

Serial Number 14090204 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · April 28, 2019

Serial Number 14090410 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 24, 2015

Serial Number 14090052 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2014

Serial Number 14090380 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine reads adjusted 5 positions
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · October 25, 2012

Serial Number 14090171 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · September 14, 2012

Serial Number 14090171 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 239 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 239 Pocket Watch