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: 25271134
Grade: 453
Variation: Veritas
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1923
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 9 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: 12136.453G9.16S3093.1615M213.O5390.L2324.23J57
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: 19 (1.90%)
$ 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.


Anonymous · June 22, 2023

Serial Number 25271589 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2023

Serial Number 25271112 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2020

Serial Number 25271083 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2019

Serial Number 25271013 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 17, 2019

Serial Number 25271365 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2019

Serial Number 25271905 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is not a wind indicator.

Anonymous · April 20, 2019

Serial Number 25271679 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · February 3, 2019

Serial Number 25271479 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2018

Serial Number 25271762 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 14, 2017

Serial Number 25271023 was reported as accurate.

sanjosetom 301 · March 1, 2016

Serial Number 25271902 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · November 24, 2015

Serial Number 25271232 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Wind indicator is present.

Anonymous · August 15, 2015

Serial Number 25271238 was reported as accurate.

alandye 52 · August 3, 2015

Serial Number 25271134 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · April 16, 2015

Serial Number 25271006 was reported as accurate.

philsan1a 221 · February 25, 2015

Serial Number 25271466 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Wind indicator

tom1963 3 · September 19, 2014

Serial Number 25271346 was reported as accurate.

mudhead 13 · August 6, 2013

Serial Number 25271185 was reported as accurate.

mudhead 13 · August 6, 2013

Serial Number 25271185 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 24, 2012

Serial Number 25271184 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 23, 2012

Serial Number 25271184 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 17, 2012

Serial Number 25271278 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 453 Pocket Watch