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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: 25271516 Question Mark
Grade: 453 Question Mark
Variation: Veritas Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1923 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 9 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: 12137.453G9.16S3093.1615M213.O5390.L2325.23J57 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
19 (1.90%) 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.


Anonymous · June 17, 2024

Serial Number 25271560 was reported as accurate.

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 313 · 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