Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 16278054 (Grade 239)

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Q72 SCARCE 18s 1905 ELGIN 21j “VERITAS” TOP OF THE LINE GRADE 239 RUNS A+!

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Access Date: January 07, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 239

"No. 349"

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	16278054
Grade:	239
Variation:	No. 349
Model:	8
Generation:	First
Class:	90
Estimated Production Year:	1912
Run Quantity:	300
Grade/Model Run:	17 of 17
Grade/Model Total Production:	18,800
Variant Est. Production:	300 (18S-M8-21J-ONL-A5PTI-NO. 349)
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:	Serif Caps
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 Available:	Yes
Wind Indicator Present:	Unknown
U.S. Patents:	596407, 77078, 596408
Movement Markings:	Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co. U.S.A. No. 349 21 Jewels Adjusted 5 Positions Safety Barrel
Case:	Various
Run ID:	7771.239G18.18S3143.188M127.O2840.L2084.21J212
Data Research:	1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.539
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: Scoped for This Run Only	4 (1.33%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	0% Analyzing 219 Sales
Research Note: #16278262: Verified as Marked "No. 349," not "Veritas." The run is still classified as Grade 239. Original serial lists record the grade as "239v." 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.

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 239

Target Profile: 18S-M8-21J-ONL-A5PTI-NO. 349

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-NO. 349: 300 1.60%	Other: 18,500 Other Variants or Unclassified
NOTE: 20,000 Units Originally Reserved with Est. 1,200 Never Manufactured

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