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Access Date: April 25, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 239
"No. 349"
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 16278262 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
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| Data Research: |
1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 7770.239G18.18S3142.188M127.O2840.L2083.21J211 | |
| Database Version: | v52.245 | |
| 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: | 4 (1.33%) | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | 1.78% Analyzing 213 Sales | |
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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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Population Registry for This Run
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There are 4 watches in the population registry for this run with 2 images.
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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 · February 26, 2024
Serial Number 16278100 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 22, 2021
Serial Number 16278262 was reported as accurate.
bjeans01 Supporter 54 · November 16, 2019
Serial Number 16278200 was reported as accurate.
Duckndeer 2 · February 24, 2019
Serial Number 16278262 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 29, 2017
Serial Number 16278214 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 28, 2017
Serial Number 16278214 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 27, 2017
Serial Number 16278214 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 25, 2017
Serial Number 16278214 was reported as accurate.
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