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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 453 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 453

Veritas

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 21770395
Grade: 453
Variation: Veritas
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1919
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 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 Available: Yes
Wind Indicator Present: Mixed
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.
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 10822.453G3.16S2673.1615M134.O4523.L2214.23J51
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
26.94
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: 20 (2.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.95% Analyzing 97 Sales

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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 · October 1, 2023

Serial Number 21770677 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2023

Serial Number 21770808 was reported as accurate.

MARTIN500 30 · April 30, 2022

Serial Number 21770650 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2022

Serial Number 21770127 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 7, 2021

Serial Number 21770803 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 28, 2020

Serial Number 21770767 was reported as accurate.

Patrick92 11 · December 12, 2020

Serial Number 21770635 was reported as accurate.

kevinloving 62 · June 26, 2020

Serial Number 21770572 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2020

Serial Number 21770387 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2019

Serial Number 21770387 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2019

Serial Number 21770387 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 13, 2018

Serial Number 21770460 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2018

Serial Number 21770360 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2017

Serial Number 21770597 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 22, 2017

Serial Number 21770203 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · July 4, 2014

Serial Number 21770175 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator on this SN.

LeroyC 392 · July 4, 2014

Serial Number 21770359 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator on this SN.

simonsays 1 · June 20, 2014

Serial Number 21770973 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2014

Serial Number 21770992 was reported as accurate.

Bluejay 179 · July 10, 2013

Serial Number 21770541 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement does have a Wind Indicator.

Anonymous · May 18, 2013

Serial Number 21770971 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2013

Serial Number 21770541 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2013

Serial Number 21770541 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2013

Serial Number 21770992 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2012

Serial Number 21770677 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · November 11, 2012

Serial Number 21770232 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Elgin Grade 453 Pocket Watch