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Access Date: December 20, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 239
Veritas
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 8734905 | |
| Grade: | 239 | |
| Variation: | Veritas | |
| Model: | 8 | |
| Generation: | First | |
| Class: | 90 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1901 | |
| Run Quantity: | 1,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 3 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 Signing Style: | Mixed | |
| Movement Inlay Color: | 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 Adjusted |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 3549.239G3.18S1876.188M6.O944.L1376.21J76 | |
| Data Research: |
1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.516 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 56.60 | |
| 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: Scoped for This Run Only | 29 (2.90%) | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | 0% Analyzing 219 Sales | |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 239
Target Profile: 18S-M8-21J-ONL-A5PTI-VERITAS
| Elgin Grade 239 (All Variations): 18,800 ETP | |
| 18S: 18,800 100.00% 18s, Grade 239 |
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| 18S-M8: 18,800 100.00% 18s, Grade 239, Model 8 |
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| 18S-M8-21J: 18,800 100.00% 18s, Grade 239, Model 8, 21 Jewels |
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| 18S-M8-21J-ONL: 18,800 100.00% 18s, Grade 239, Model 8, 21 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel |
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| 18S-M8-21J-ONL-A5PTI: 18,800 100.00% | |
| 18S-M8-21J-ONL-A5PTI-VERITAS: 16,500 87.77% | Other: 2,300
Other Variants or Unclassified |
| NOTE: 20,000 Units Originally Reserved with Est. 1,200 Never Manufactured | |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 29 watches in the population registry for this run with 3 images.
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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 · September 30, 2023
Serial Number 8734025 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 15, 2022
Serial Number 8734992 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 18, 2020
Serial Number 8734988 was reported as accurate.
tobpec Supporter 31 · September 13, 2018
Serial Number 8734511 was reported as accurate.
Hertel 1 · July 7, 2017
Serial Number 8734634 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 5, 2017
Serial Number 8734634 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 28, 2017
Serial Number 8734156 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 30, 2017
Serial Number 8734422 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 1, 2016
Serial Number 8734464 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 21, 2016
Serial Number 8734910 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 27, 2016
Serial Number 8734472 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 26, 2016
Serial Number 8734472 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 11, 2016
Serial Number 8734167 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 8, 2015
Serial Number 8734292 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 29, 2015
Serial Number 8734784 was reported as accurate.
StrikeZoneZero Supporter 21 · August 3, 2015
Serial Number 8734905 was reported as accurate.
allamerican 48 · February 15, 2015
Serial Number 8734044 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 22, 2014
Serial Number 8734326 was reported as accurate.
worldofantiques 199 · February 4, 2014
Serial Number 8734108 was reported as accurate.
69abody 166 · October 13, 2013
Serial Number 8734232 was reported as accurate.
Timeswept2 92 · October 1, 2013
Serial Number 8734232 was reported as inaccurate.
Yes, number of positions adjusted to not indicated
on movement
Timeswept2 92 · October 1, 2013
Serial Number 8734232 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 23, 2013
Serial Number 8734209 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 15, 2013
Serial Number 8734025 was reported as inaccurate.
number of positions adjusted to not indicated on
movement
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