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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 239 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 239 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 239

Veritas

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 8597717
Grade: 239
Variation: Veritas
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 90
Estimated Production Year: 1901
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 17
Grade/Model Total Production: 18,800
Variant Est. Production: 16,500 (18S-M8-21J-ONL-A5PTI-VERITAS)
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 1,200
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt or Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Safety
Balance Jewel Material: Diamond
Train: Quick
Train Material: Gold
Center Wheel 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
Railroad Grade: Yes
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A
Wind Indicator: No
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 596408
Movement Markings: Veritas
Elgin, Ill.
U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Safety Barrel
Adjusted
[Some Movements Marked "Adjusted 5 Positions"]
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 3477.239G2.18S1847.188M4.O916.L1359.21J73
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
56.29
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
21.82
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.037%
Registry Population: 14 (1.40%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.88% Analyzing 212 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 · July 31, 2021

Serial Number 8597920 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2021

Serial Number 8597406 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2019

Serial Number 8597452 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one doesn't have wind indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · December 17, 2018

Serial Number 8597207 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 11, 2017

Serial Number 8597810 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 8, 2015

Serial Number 8597504 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2013

Serial Number 8597810 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 14, 2012

Serial Number 8597810 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 239 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 239 Pocket Watch