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Access Date: May 13, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 214
Veritas
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 16602189 | |
| Grade: | 214 | |
| Variation: | Veritas | |
| Model: | 8 | |
| Generation: | First | |
| Class: | 89 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1912 | |
| Run Quantity: | 200 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 22 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 Inlay Color: | Gilt or Black | |
| 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: | Yes | |
| U.S. Patents: | 596407, 77078, 596408 | |
| Movement Markings: | Veritas Elgin, Ill. U.S.A. 23 Jewels Safety Barrel Adjusted [Some Marked "Adjusted 5 Positions"] |
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| Data Research: |
1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 7999.214G23.18S3162.188M131.O2936.L2098.23J40 | |
| Database Version: | v52.270 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 68.34 | |
| 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: | 6 (3.00%) | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | -0.20% Analyzing 234 Sales | |
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Research Note: 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 214
Target Profile: 18S-M8-23J-ONL-A5PTI-VERITAS
| Elgin Grade 214 (All Variations): 22,700 ETP | |||||||||
| 18S: 22,700 100.00% 18s, Grade 214 |
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| 18S-M8: 22,700 100.00% 18s, Grade 214, Model 8 |
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| 18S-M8-23J: 22,700 100.00% 18s, Grade 214, Model 8, 23 Jewels |
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| 18S-M8-23J-ONL: 22,700 100.00% 18s, Grade 214, Model 8, 23 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel |
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| 18S-M8-23J-ONL-A5PTI: 22,700 100.00% | |||||||||
| 18S-M8-23J-ONL-A5PTI-VERITAS: 19,700 86.78% | |||||||||
| NOTE: 24,000 Units Originally Reserved with Est. 1,300 Never Manufactured | |||||||||
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 6 watches in the population registry for this run with 1 image.
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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 · April 3, 2023
Serial Number 16602007 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 21, 2020
Serial Number 16602017 was reported as accurate.
TimeAntiquarian Founder Research Expert Historian Top Contributor Supporter 171 · April 23, 2014
Serial Number 16602083 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 9, 2013
Serial Number 16602135 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: wind indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
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