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Access Date: September 07, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
![Elgin Grade 453 Pocket Watch](https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/assets/images/movements/Elgin-453.jpg)
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 453
Veritas
Manufacturer: | Elgin | ![]() |
Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | ![]() |
Movement Serial Number: | 21078939 | ![]() |
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 | ![]() |
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) | ![]() |
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, U.S.A. Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. U.S.A. 23 Jewels Adjusted 5 Positions |
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Case: | Various | ![]() |
Run ID: | 10551.453G2.16S2598.1615M119.O4350.L2192.23J50 | ![]() |
Data Research: |
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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Database Version: | v52.387 | ![]() |
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: Scoped for This Run Only | 19 (1.90%) | ![]() |
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | 4.61% Analyzing 99 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 with 2 images.
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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.
d2hensley 19 · March 17, 2018
Serial Number 21078434 was reported as accurate.
Cochese 7 · August 25, 2017
Serial Number 21078534 was reported as inaccurate.
zjacobson 1 · December 12, 2014
Serial Number 21078836 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 4, 2014
Serial Number 21078242 was reported as inaccurate.
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
![Elgin Grade 453 Pocket Watch](https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/assets/images/movements/Elgin-453.jpg)
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