Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 16278100 (Grade 239)

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Access Date: April 30, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 239

"No. 349"

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	16278100
Grade:	239
Variation:	Members Only Data
Model:	8
Generation:	Members Only Data
Class:	90
Estimated Production Year:	Members Only Data
Run Quantity:	Members Only Data
Grade/Model Run:	Members Only Data
Grade/Model Total Production:	Members Only Data
Grade/Model Unrealized Production:	Members Only Data
Size:	18s
Jewels:	21j
Jewel Material:	Members Only Data
Jewel Setting:	Members Only Data
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Signing Style:	Members Only Data
Movement Inlay Color:	Members Only Data
Movement Setting:	Lever
Wind Mechanism:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Double Roller:	Yes
Barrel:	Safety
Balance Jewel Material:	Diamond
Train:	Members Only Data
Train Material:	Members Only Data
Center Wheel Material:	Members Only Data
Regulator:	Members Only Data
Hairspring:	Members Only Data
Escapement Type:	Straight-line
Pallet Jewel Material:	Sapphire
Standard Dial Type:	Members Only Data
Adjusted:	Members Only Data
Adjusted to Position:	Members Only Data
Adjusted # of Positions:	Members Only Data
Adjusted to Temperature:	Members Only Data
Adjusted to Isochronism:	Members Only Data
Railroad Grade:	Members Only Data
Railroad Grade Classification:	Members Only Data
Wind Indicator Available:	Members Only Data
Wind Indicator Present:	Members Only Data
U.S. Patents:	Members Only Data
Movement Markings:	Members Only Data
Case:	Various
Run ID:	7771.239G18.18S3143.188M127.O2840.L2084.21J212
Data Research:	1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.642
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Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	4 (1.33%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	2.42% Analyzing 221 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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Variation, Generation, Estimated Production Year, Run Quantity, Grade/Model Run, Grade/Model Total Production, Grade/Model Unrealized Production, Jewel Material, Jewel Setting, Movement Signing Style, Movement Inlay Color, Train, Train Material, Center Wheel Material, Regulator Type, Hairspring, Standard Dial Type, Adjustments, Adjusted to Position, Positional Adjustments, Temperature Adjustments, Isochronism Adjustments, Railroad Grade Designation, Railroad Grade Classification, Wind Indicator Available, Wind Indicator Present, U.S. Patents, Movement Markings

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