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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 214 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 214 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 214

Veritas

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 8401426
Grade: 214
Variation: Veritas
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 89
Estimated Production Year: 1901
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 22
Grade/Model Total Production: 22,700
Variant Est. Production: 19,700 (18S-M8-23J-ONL-A5PTI-VERITAS)
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 1,300
Size: 18s
Jewels: 23j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Mixed
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Jeweled Safety
Balance Jewel Material: Diamond
Train: Quick
Train Material: Gold
Regulator: Traveling Nut (spring)
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Straight Line
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
Adjustment Tolerance: [10] 5P +/- 10 s/24hrs., Temp. +/- 3 s/16hrs., Reg. +/- 0-2 s/24hrs.
Railroad Grade: Yes
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 596408
Movement Markings: Veritas
Elgin, Ill.
U.S.A.
23 Jewels
Safety Barrel
Adjusted
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 3376.214G1.18S1809.188M1.O868.L1336.23J4
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
67.96
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
26.35
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.045%
Registry Population: 36 (1.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.60% Analyzing 232 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.


ultimatekaiser 35 · July 10, 2023

Serial Number 8401476 was reported as accurate.

ultimatekaiser 35 · April 8, 2023

Serial Number 8400812 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2023

Serial Number 8401514 was reported as accurate.

keywind 12 · March 12, 2023

Serial Number 8401860 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 1, 2022

Serial Number 8401947 was reported as accurate.

medhamred Supporter 111 · April 30, 2022

Serial Number 8401297 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2021

Serial Number 8401475 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2020

Serial Number 8400371 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 26, 2020

Serial Number 8400561 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 27, 2020

Serial Number 8400155 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 9, 2020

Serial Number 8400155 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2020

Serial Number 8400155 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2020

Serial Number 8400155 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2020

Serial Number 8400363 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2020

Serial Number 8401567 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · February 16, 2020

Serial Number 8401567 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2019

Serial Number 8400382 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2019

Serial Number 8400907 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2017

Serial Number 8400905 was reported as accurate.

rubber 37 · September 16, 2017

Serial Number 8400834 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2017

Serial Number 8401539 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · May 24, 2017

Serial Number 8400203 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · December 11, 2016

Serial Number 8401059 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · August 26, 2016

Serial Number 8401567 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 12, 2016

Serial Number 8401567 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 27, 2016

Serial Number 8401778 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 24, 2016

Serial Number 8401778 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2016

Serial Number 8401995 was reported as accurate.

jdoyle53 4 · December 28, 2014

Serial Number 8402000 was reported as accurate.

melston74 2 · September 9, 2014

Serial Number 8400018 was reported as accurate.

melston74 2 · September 9, 2014

Serial Number 8400018 was reported as accurate.

barrypiggott 88 · August 7, 2014

Serial Number 8401080 was reported as accurate.

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 291 · May 31, 2014

Serial Number 8401426 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · March 13, 2014

Serial Number 8401648 was reported as accurate.

rocket00 236 · February 12, 2014

Serial Number 8401775 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2013

Serial Number 8401659 was reported as accurate.

oceanica 13 · July 10, 2013

Serial Number 8401483 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2013

Serial Number 8401086 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 11, 2013

Serial Number 8400818 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Balance Cock marked 'ADJUSTED' but number of
positions adjusted to not indicated on movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · March 28, 2013

Serial Number 8401780 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · January 18, 2013

Serial Number 8401090 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 18, 2013

Serial Number 8401433 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2013

Serial Number 8400019 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 26, 2012

Serial Number 8401588 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 9, 2012

Serial Number 8400012 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: winding indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · October 6, 2012

Serial Number 8401491 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · September 25, 2012

Serial Number 8400348 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · August 23, 2012

Serial Number 8401166 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · June 23, 2012

Serial Number 8401648 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 214 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 214 Pocket Watch