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: 23634572
Grade: 453
Variation: Veritas
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1921
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 6 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: 11532.453G6.16S2904.1615M177.O4986.L2278.23J54
Database Version: v52.235
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: 13 (1.30%)
$ 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.


pmtime Supporter 405 · 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 366 · 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 51 · 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