Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 453 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 453

Veritas

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 23634331 Question Mark
Grade: 453 Question Mark
Variation: Veritas Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1921 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 9 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,000 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 23j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Jeweled Safety Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Traveling Nut (spring) Question Mark
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A Question Mark
Wind Indicator Available: Yes Question Mark
Wind Indicator Present: Mixed Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Veritas
[Some Adiditonally Marked "Elgin, U.S.A."]
23 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 11533.453G6.16S2904.1615M177.O4986.L2279.23J54 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.450 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
27.09 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
10.41 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.018% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
13 (1.30%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -5.18% Analyzing 101 Sales Question Mark

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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.


pmtime Supporter 612 · October 4, 2023

Serial Number 23634945 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2022

Serial Number 23634939 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2022

Serial Number 23634939 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2022

Serial Number 23634939 was reported as accurate.

funkywatches 69 · January 23, 2022

Serial Number 23634733 was reported as accurate.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 371 · January 16, 2022

Serial Number 23634733 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 25, 2021

Serial Number 23634079 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2021

Serial Number 23634527 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: "Yes wind indicator is present"
Does NOT have a wind indicator
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · June 5, 2019

Serial Number 23634573 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · November 17, 2018

Serial Number 23634287 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 17, 2018

Serial Number 23634267 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Yes wind indicator is present.

Anonymous · April 4, 2018

Serial Number 23634733 was reported as accurate.

jacobwalls07 143 · January 23, 2018

Serial Number 23634733 was reported as accurate.

733harry 33 · October 29, 2017

Serial Number 23634387 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2016

Serial Number 23634581 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2016

Serial Number 23634020 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2016

Serial Number 23634564 was reported as accurate.

mlat2012 Supporter 55 · December 30, 2015

Serial Number 23634572 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · December 5, 2015

Serial Number 23634102 was reported as accurate.

hubme0 23 · August 25, 2015

Serial Number 23634234 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2014

Serial Number 23634287 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · June 6, 2014

Serial Number 23634101 was reported as accurate.

emanuel1206 4 · February 28, 2014

Serial Number 23634749 was reported as accurate.

emanuel1206 4 · February 26, 2014

Serial Number 23634749 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2014

Serial Number 23634749 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2013

Serial Number 23634034 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 11, 2013

Serial Number 23634489 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 17, 2013

Serial Number 23634709 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 453 Pocket Watch