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Access Date: March 20, 2023
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 453
Veritas
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 21078499 | |
| Grade: | 453 | |
| Variation: | Veritas | |
| Model: | 15 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1919 | |
| Run Quantity: | 1,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 2 of 9 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 9,000 | |
| Variant Est. Production: | 3,000 (16S-M15-23J-ONL-A5P-VERITAS) | |
| Size: | 16s | |
| Jewels: | 23j | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Movement Signing Style: | Serif Caps | |
| Movement Inlay Color: | Gilt | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | 3/4 Plate | |
| Barrel: | Jeweled Safety | |
| Train: | Quick | |
| Regulator: | Traveling Nut (spring) | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| Adjusted # of Positions: | 5 | |
| Adjusted to Temperature: | No | |
| Railroad Grade: | Yes | |
| Wind Indicator Available: | Yes | |
| Wind Indicator Present: | Mixed | |
| U.S. Patents: | 77078, 596407, 596408 | |
| Movement Markings: | Veritas Elgin, U.S.A. Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. U.S.A. 23 Jewels Adjusted 5 Positions |
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| Data Research: |
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Database Version: | v50.306 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 26.47 | |
| 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: | 15 (1.50%) | |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 453
Target Profile: 16S-M15-23J-ONL-A5P-VERITAS
| Elgin Grade 453 (All Variations): 9,000 ETP | |
| 16S: 9,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 453 |
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| 16S-M15: 9,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 453, Model 15 |
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| 16S-M15-23J: 9,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 453, Model 15, 23 Jewels |
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| 16S-M15-23J-ONL: 9,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 453, Model 15, 23 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel |
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| 16S-M15-23J-ONL-A5P: 9,000 100.00% | |
| 16S-M15-23J-ONL-A5P-VERITAS: 3,000 33.33% | |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21078057 | #57 | Marketplace | March 09, 2015 | |
| 2 | 21078174 | #174 | Collection | January 30, 2018 | |
| 3 | 21078388 | #388 | Marketplace | August 06, 2015 | |
| 4 |
Image Credit: d2hensley |
21078434 | #434 | Collection | March 17, 2018 |
| 5 | 21078443 | #443 | Marketplace | February 08, 2014 | |
| 6 | 21078463 | #463 | Collection | March 11, 2021 | |
| 7 | 21078496 | #496 | Marketplace | December 30, 2021 | |
| 8 | 21078596 | #596 | Marketplace | November 14, 2012 | |
| 9 | 21078606 | #606 | Collection | March 27, 2019 | |
| 10 | 21078645 | #645 | Marketplace | May 22, 2020 | |
| 11 | 21078648 | #648 | Inferred | ||
| 12 | 21078889 | #889 | Marketplace | December 31, 2020 | |
| 13 | 21078893 | #893 | Marketplace | February 10, 2022 | |
| 14 | 21078906 | #906 | Collection | April 19, 2016 | |
| 15 | 21078983 | #983 | Inferred | ||
| Standard Deviation of Known Examples: 268.27 (Expected: 288.82, Δ20.55/2.05%) | |||||
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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 · March 18, 2023
Serial Number 21078499 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 10, 2020
Serial Number 21078735 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 27, 2020
Serial Number 21078011 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 23, 2018
Serial Number 21078534 was reported as accurate.
d2hensley 19 · March 17, 2018
Serial Number 21078434 was reported as accurate.
Cochese 7 · August 25, 2017
Serial Number 21078534 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · March 18, 2017
Serial Number 21078534 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 15, 2016
Serial Number 21078983 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 13, 2015
Serial Number 21078529 was reported as accurate.
zjacobson 1 · December 12, 2014
Serial Number 21078836 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 7, 2014
Serial Number 21078343 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 23, 2014
Serial Number 21078192 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 4, 2014
Serial Number 21078242 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · January 27, 2014
Serial Number 21078443 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 13, 2013
Serial Number 21078249 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · March 20, 2013
Serial Number 21078903 was reported as inaccurate.
03/20/2013
Anonymous · December 14, 2012
Serial Number 21078596 was reported as inaccurate.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190754839667?ssPageName=ST
RK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 is a 23J
Elgin veritas but has no wind indicator
Anonymous · August 12, 2012
Serial Number 21078165 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · May 24, 2012
Serial Number 21078603 was reported as inaccurate.
