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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 376 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 376 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 376

Veritas

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 19363336
Grade: 376
Variation: Veritas
Model: 15
Class: 132
Estimated Production Year: 1917
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 7 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: Serif Caps
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: Unknown
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
Veritas
Elgin, U.S.A.
23 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Double Roller
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 9783.376G8.16S2373.1615M79.O3891.L2149.23J44
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
21.11
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: 26 (2.60%)

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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 28, 2021

Serial Number 19363423 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2020

Serial Number 19363554 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2020

Serial Number 19363856 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 28, 2019

Serial Number 19363651 was reported as accurate.

dsorden 1 · September 13, 2018

Serial Number 19363949 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2018

Serial Number 19363423 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 11, 2018

Serial Number 19363738 was reported as accurate.

PyroBunny 5 · January 12, 2018

Serial Number 19363451 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · January 10, 2018

Serial Number 19363738 was reported as accurate.

ShawnL Supporter 15 · October 1, 2017

Serial Number 19363451 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · August 9, 2016

Serial Number 19363397 was reported as accurate.

rjbeck 150 · May 13, 2016

Serial Number 19363397 was reported as accurate.

aelgtoer 15 · December 16, 2015

Serial Number 19363619 was reported as accurate.

mjrd63 15 · August 16, 2015

Serial Number 19363287 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2014

Serial Number 19363481 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2014

Serial Number 19363591 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2014

Serial Number 19363591 was reported as accurate.

rocket00 236 · February 28, 2014

Serial Number 19363807 was reported as accurate.

rocket00 236 · February 13, 2014

Serial Number 19363807 was reported as accurate.

mjrd63 15 · February 4, 2014

Serial Number 19363286 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 2, 2014

Serial Number 19363591 was reported as accurate.

jibberyerkibber 50 · November 15, 2013

Serial Number 19363927 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch DOES have a winding initiator.

LeroyC 392 · October 10, 2013

Serial Number 19363591 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator on this SN.

Anonymous · August 31, 2013

Serial Number 19363103 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator and this watch has diamond stone
which should make it a grade 350

Anonymous · March 31, 2013

Serial Number 19363839 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator

Anonymous · February 16, 2013

Serial Number 19363807 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: ebay item
http://www.ebay.com/itm/F9-Elgin-VERITAS-16s-23j-A
ntique-Railroad-Pocket-Watch-10K-GF-c-1917-VERY-NI
CE-/121055036967?pt=Pocket_Watches&hash=item1c2f71
4627

shows a 23J veritas that does not have a wind
indicator

Anonymous · December 14, 2012

Serial Number 19363807 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · November 26, 2012

Serial Number 19363944 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2012

Serial Number 19363014 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: does not have winding indicator
Elgin Grade 376 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 376 Pocket Watch