Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 16678423 (Grade 376)

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Access Date: December 12, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 376

Veritas

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	16678423
Grade:	376
Variation:	Veritas
Model:	15
Class:	132
Estimated Production Year:	1912
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	5 of 9
Grade/Model Total Production:	7,050
Variant Est. Production:	7,000 (16S-M15-23J-ONL)
Grade/Model Unrealized Production:	1,950
Size:	16s
Jewels:	23j
Jewel Material:	Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting:	Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Signing Style:	Mixed
Movement Inlay Color:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Double Roller:	Yes
Barrel:	Jeweled Safety
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Traveling Nut (spring)
Hairspring:	Breguet
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:	Mixed
U.S. Patents:	77078, 596407, 596408
Movement Markings:	Veritas Elgin, Ill. U.S.A. Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. 23 Jewels Adjusted 5 Positions Safety Barrel
Case:	Various
Run ID:	8054.376G6.16S1902.1615M51.O2963.L2102.23J42
Data Research:	1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.506
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	21.22
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	8.14
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.014%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	19 (1.90%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	1.76% Analyzing 77 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 376

Target Profile: 16S-M15-23J-ONL-A5PTI-VERITAS

Elgin Grade 376 (All Variations): 7,050 ETP
16S: 7,050 100.00% 16s, Grade 376
16S-M15: 7,050 100.00% 16s, Grade 376, Model 15
16S-M15-23J: 7,050 100.00% 16s, Grade 376, Model 15, 23 Jewels
16S-M15-23J-ONL: 7,000 99.29% 16s, Grade 376, Model 15, 23 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel	Other: 50 Other Configs or Unclassified
16S-M15-23J-ONL-A5PTI: 7,000 99.29%
16S-M15-23J-ONL-A5PTI-VERITAS: 7,000 99.29%
NOTE: 9,000 Units Originally Reserved with Est. 1,950 Never Manufactured

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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.

pmtime Supporter 612 · June 12, 2024

Serial Number 16678038 was reported as accurate.

JointVenture Supporter 133 · September 16, 2022

Serial Number 16678892 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2021

Serial Number 16678016 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch says 17 jewels, is not Veritas grade

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.