Pocket Watch Database

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: 23141037
Grade: 453
Variation: Veritas
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1921
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 5 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: Mixed
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 Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
23 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 11346.453G5.16S2846.1615M166.O4866.L2263.23J53
Database Version: v52.245
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: 22 (2.20%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.00% 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.


Anonymous · July 22, 2022

Serial Number 23141922 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2022

Serial Number 23141404 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2021

Serial Number 23141404 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2016

Serial Number 23141336 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 28, 2016

Serial Number 23141308 was reported as accurate.

Sabrejet 14 · February 6, 2016

Serial Number 23141415 was reported as accurate.

rfregoso 55 · November 21, 2014

Serial Number 23141783 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It has Wind Indicator

texascoin 11 · September 18, 2013

Serial Number 23141037 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator

TommyPaulette 50 · September 9, 2013

Serial Number 23141037 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2013

Serial Number 23141600 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2013

Serial Number 23141488 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 11, 2012

Serial Number 23141700 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Does not have a Winding Indicator on this
movement.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · August 9, 2012

Serial Number 23141798 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 453 Pocket Watch