Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 16602189 (Grade 214)

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Access Date: February 05, 2025

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"]
Case:	Various
Run ID:	8000.214G23.18S3163.188M131.O2936.L2099.23J40
Data Research:	1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.602
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: Scoped for This Run Only	6 (3.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-1.63% Analyzing 241 Sales
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
18S-M8: 22,700 100.00% 18s, Grade 214, Model 8
18S-M8-23J: 22,700 100.00% 18s, Grade 214, Model 8, 23 Jewels
18S-M8-23J-ONL: 22,700 100.00% 18s, Grade 214, Model 8, 23 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel
18S-M8-23J-ONL-A5PTI: 22,700 100.00%
18S-M8-23J-ONL-A5PTI-VERITAS: 19,700 86.78%	Other: 3,000 Other Variants or Unclassified
NOTE: 24,000 Units Originally Reserved with Est. 1,300 Never Manufactured

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