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Access Date: April 17, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 453
Veritas
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 20480221 | |
| Grade: | 453 | |
| Variation: | Veritas | |
| Model: | 15 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1918 | |
| Run Quantity: | 1,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 1 of 9 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 9,000 | |
| Size: | 16s | |
| Jewels: | 23j | |
| Jewel Material: | Ruby & Sapphire | |
| Jewel Setting: | Gold Settings (Screw-Set) | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Movement Inlay Color: | Gilt | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | 3/4 Plate | |
| Double Roller: | Yes | |
| Barrel: | Jeweled Safety | |
| Train: | Quick | |
| Regulator: | Traveling Nut (spring) | |
| 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: | No | |
| U.S. Patents: | 77078, 596407, 596408 | |
| Movement Markings: | Veritas [Some Adiditonally Marked "Elgin, U.S.A."] 23 Jewels Adjusted 5 Positions Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. U.S.A. |
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| Data Research: |
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 10311.453G1.16S2537.1615M105.O4196.L2177.23J49 | |
| Database Version: | v52.235 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 27.09 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 10.41 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.018% | |
| Registry Population: | 19 (1.90%) | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | 3.00% Analyzing 97 Sales | |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 453
Target Profile: 16S-M15-23J-ONL-A5PTI-VERITAS
| Elgin Grade 453 (All Variations): 9,000 ETP |
| 16S: 9,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 453 |
| 16S-M15: 9,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 453, Model 15 |
| 16S-M15-23J: 9,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 453, Model 15, 23 Jewels |
| 16S-M15-23J-ONL: 9,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 453, Model 15, 23 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel |
| 16S-M15-23J-ONL-A5PTI: 9,000 100.00% |
| 16S-M15-23J-ONL-A5PTI-VERITAS: 9,000 100.00% |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 19 watches in the population registry for this run.
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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.
ultimatekaiser 35 · January 4, 2024
Serial Number 20480297 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 4, 2021
Serial Number 20480354 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 15, 2020
Serial Number 20480499 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 14, 2020
Serial Number 20480499 was reported as accurate.
karalamoyne 1 · February 14, 2020
Serial Number 20480940 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 6, 2019
Serial Number 20480485 was reported as accurate.
WLBelkriver33 804 · April 3, 2019
Serial Number 20480499 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 16, 2018
Serial Number 20480915 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 21, 2016
Serial Number 20480627 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 16, 2016
Serial Number 20480512 was reported as accurate.
SKINNERX 14 · March 19, 2016
Serial Number 20480555 was reported as accurate.
donnie589 12 · November 8, 2014
Serial Number 20480442 was reported as accurate.
watchman4831 193 · September 6, 2014
Serial Number 20480278 was reported as accurate.
LeroyC 392 · May 14, 2014
Serial Number 20480414 was reported as accurate.
alandye 52 · March 26, 2014
Serial Number 20480221 was reported as accurate.
LeroyC 392 · March 14, 2014
Serial Number 20480221 was reported as inaccurate.
creak0 61 · July 31, 2013
Serial Number 20480379 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 27, 2013
Serial Number 20480197 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · April 23, 2013
Serial Number 20480372 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 22, 2013
Serial Number 20480613 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 14, 2013
Serial Number 20480735 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 30, 2012
Serial Number 20480736 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 9, 2012
Serial Number 20480098 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · April 10, 2012
Serial Number 20480907 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · April 6, 2012
Serial Number 20480907 was reported as accurate.
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