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: 24625300
Grade: 453
Variation: Veritas
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1922
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 8 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: No
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: 11913.453G8.16S3031.1615M202.O5246.L2313.23J56
Database Version: v52.219
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: 22 (2.20%)
$ 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.


Anpavl Supporter 18 · August 2, 2023

Serial Number 24625840 was reported as accurate.

messydog 1 · July 19, 2023

Serial Number 24625840 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2021

Serial Number 24625565 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 11, 2021

Serial Number 24625861 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2021

Serial Number 24625861 was reported as accurate.

Sicario64 2 · December 17, 2019

Serial Number 24625957 was reported as accurate.

Huggs3 Supporter 143 · December 14, 2019

Serial Number 24625484 was reported as accurate.

sixgun44 14 · October 10, 2017

Serial Number 24625386 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 21, 2016

Serial Number 24625431 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2016

Serial Number 24625089 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 12, 2016

Serial Number 24625709 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2016

Serial Number 24625352 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2016

Serial Number 24625112 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 12, 2015

Serial Number 24625745 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: winding indicator not present on this one

Acme69runner 24 · November 15, 2014

Serial Number 24625191 was reported as accurate.

Acme69runner 24 · November 15, 2014

Serial Number 24625191 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2014

Serial Number 24625112 was reported as accurate.

alandye 52 · March 28, 2014

Serial Number 24625058 was reported as accurate.

rocco6111 7 · January 23, 2014

Serial Number 24625612 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 13, 2014

Serial Number 24625740 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: All data correct, except no wind indicator on this
one. Script "Veritas" vs block normally found on
grade 453.

LeroyC 392 · November 18, 2013

Serial Number 24625474 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator on this SN

Anonymous · November 4, 2012

Serial Number 24625853 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · November 4, 2012

Serial Number 24625853 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 28, 2012

Serial Number 24625953 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Does NOT have a Winding Indicator but all of the
rest of the information is correct.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · September 2, 2012

Serial Number 24625242 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator
Elgin Grade 453 Pocket Watch