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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: 16022332
Grade: 214
Variation: Veritas
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 89
Estimated Production Year: 1912
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 21 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: 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: 7585.214G22.18S3119.188M124.O2746.L2064.23J37
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: 23 (2.30%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.60% Analyzing 232 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 · March 30, 2022

Serial Number 16022255 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 7, 2020

Serial Number 16022452 was reported as accurate.

kevinloving 62 · July 15, 2020

Serial Number 16022134 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 14, 2019

Serial Number 16022943 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2018

Serial Number 16022332 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2018

Serial Number 16022617 was reported as accurate.

ceocbeck Supporter 112 · September 9, 2017

Serial Number 16022912 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2017

Serial Number 16022369 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 11, 2017

Serial Number 16022369 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2016

Serial Number 16022508 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2015

Serial Number 16022332 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Up/Down Indicator

jibberyerkibber 50 · November 19, 2013

Serial Number 16022511 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 22, 2013

Serial Number 16022511 was reported as accurate.

Tomharding 3 · October 8, 2013

Serial Number 16022511 was reported as accurate.

BigShipDog 2 · June 12, 2013

Serial Number 16022458 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2013

Serial Number 16022466 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 24, 2013

Serial Number 16022466 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 6, 2013

Serial Number 16022047 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · February 19, 2013

Serial Number 16022225 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 23, 2013

Serial Number 16022458 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 4, 2012

Serial Number 16022282 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