Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 15574029 (Grade 239)

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Access Date: May 23, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 239

"Veritas" or "No. 349"

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	15574029
Grade:	239
Variation:	Mixed
Model:	8
Generation:	First
Class:	90
Estimated Production Year:	1911
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	16 of 17
Grade/Model Total Production:	18,800
Variant Est. Production:	2,000 (18S-M8-21J-ONL-A5PTI-MIXED)
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:	Formal Script
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:	Moseley
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 Safety Barrel Adjusted 5 Positions
Case:	Various
Run ID:	7296.239G17.18S3055.188M114.O2602.L2022.21J189
Data Research:	1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.297
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:	17 (1.70%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-2.43% Analyzing 214 Sales
Research Note: Some movements in run are marked "No. 349."

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 239

Target Profile: 18S-M8-21J-ONL-A5PTI-MIXED

Elgin Grade 239 (All Variations): 18,800 ETP
18S: 18,800 100.00% 18s, Grade 239
18S-M8: 18,800 100.00% 18s, Grade 239, Model 8
18S-M8-21J: 18,800 100.00% 18s, Grade 239, Model 8, 21 Jewels
18S-M8-21J-ONL: 18,800 100.00% 18s, Grade 239, Model 8, 21 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel
18S-M8-21J-ONL-A5PTI: 18,800 100.00%
18S-M8-21J-ONL-A5PTI-MIXED: 2,000 10.64%
NOTE: 20,000 Units Originally Reserved with Est. 1,200 Never Manufactured

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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.

cranemaker Supporter 73 · February 18, 2024

Serial Number 15574947 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement has a gilt hair spring.

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 366 · November 28, 2022

Serial Number 15574099 was reported as accurate.

Utes1972 13 · June 12, 2022

Serial Number 15574273 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 26, 2020

Serial Number 15574591 was reported as accurate.

gergnosretep Supporter 26 · November 4, 2020

Serial Number 15574517 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · November 6, 2019

Serial Number 15574045 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 2, 2019

Serial Number 15574045 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 3, 2019

Serial Number 15574518 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2019

Serial Number 15574149 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2019

Serial Number 15574906 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked “No. 349”

Anonymous · February 14, 2019

Serial Number 15574906 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2018

Serial Number 15574099 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · June 22, 2017

Serial Number 15574029 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2016

Serial Number 15574302 was reported as accurate.

rfregoso 55 · October 2, 2016

Serial Number 15574446 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2016

Serial Number 15574352 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This particular movement, while a 239 Veritas in
every respect is actually marked "349: Safety
Barrel: 21 Jewels: Adjusted 5 Positions" Must have
been a run to fill out 349 orders.