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: 24625419 Question Mark
Grade: 453 Question Mark
Variation: Veritas Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1922 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 8 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: No 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: 11914.453G8.16S3031.1615M202.O5246.L2314.23J56 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.428 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
21 (2.10%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -0.54% Analyzing 100 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.


Anonymous · March 29, 2024

Serial Number 24625183 was reported as accurate.

Anpavl Supporter 43 · 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 144 · 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