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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: 15475759
Grade: 214
Variation: Veritas
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 89
Estimated Production Year: 1912
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 20 of 22
Grade/Model Total Production: 22,700
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: 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 Available: Yes
Wind Indicator Present: Mixed
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 596408
Movement Markings: Veritas
Elgin, Ill.
U.S.A.
23 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Safety Barrel
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 7227.214G21.18S3037.188M112.O2565.L2009.23J35
Database Version: v52.221
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: 30 (3.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.60% Analyzing 232 Sales
Research Note: According to Elgin Master Records, Grade 214 was first marked "Adjusted 5 Positions" starting with serial 15,475,001.

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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 · April 10, 2023

Serial Number 15475192 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2022

Serial Number 15475175 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2021

Serial Number 15475137 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 26, 2021

Serial Number 15475645 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2021

Serial Number 15475789 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2021

Serial Number 15475892 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 29, 2020

Serial Number 15475742 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 9, 2019

Serial Number 15475639 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2019

Serial Number 15475675 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2019

Serial Number 15475800 was reported as accurate.

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 291 · August 18, 2019

Serial Number 15475185 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2019

Serial Number 15475192 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2019

Serial Number 15475192 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2019

Serial Number 15475328 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · January 16, 2019

Serial Number 15475330 was reported as accurate.

twigg2324 1 · November 18, 2018

Serial Number 15475790 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · October 20, 2018

Serial Number 15475999 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · October 19, 2018

Serial Number 15475999 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2018

Serial Number 15475185 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2017

Serial Number 15475090 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2017

Serial Number 15475844 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2017

Serial Number 15475533 was reported as accurate.

TimeAntiquarian Founder Research Expert Historian Top Contributor Supporter 171 · December 18, 2015

Serial Number 15475847 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2015

Serial Number 15475640 was reported as accurate.

pedro765 41 · June 19, 2015

Serial Number 15475770 was reported as accurate.

pedro765 41 · June 19, 2015

Serial Number 15475770 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · October 8, 2014

Serial Number 15475407 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · June 10, 2014

Serial Number 15475770 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · January 1, 2014

Serial Number 15475925 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2013

Serial Number 15475280 was reported as accurate.

marc01 9 · October 25, 2013

Serial Number 15475675 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2013

Serial Number 15475853 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2013

Serial Number 15475827 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 7, 2013

Serial Number 15475675 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2013

Serial Number 15475347 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2013

Serial Number 15475788 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 'Adjusted 5 positions'
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from No to 5

Anonymous · February 20, 2013

Serial Number 15475921 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 20, 2012

Serial Number 15475350 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 15, 2012

Serial Number 15475350 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Does not have a winding indicator. All else is
correct.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · September 24, 2012

Serial Number 15475171 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 · July 25, 2012

Serial Number 15475238 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 214 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 214 Pocket Watch