Pocket Watch Database

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: 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
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 3548.239G3.18S1875.188M6.O944.L1375.21J75
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: 28 (2.80%)
$ 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 · 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.

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

tobpec Supporter 31 · September 13, 2018

Serial Number 8734511 was reported as accurate.

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

Hertel 1 · July 7, 2017

Serial Number 8734634 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 5, 2017

Serial Number 8734634 was reported as accurate.

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

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 18 · 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.

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

Timeswept2 92 · October 1, 2013

Serial Number 8734232 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Note: No winding indicator, Adjusted should read
Yes, number of positions adjusted to not indicated
on movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Timeswept2 92 · October 1, 2013

Serial Number 8734232 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 23, 2013

Serial Number 8734209 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 15, 2013

Serial Number 8734025 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator, Adjusted should read Yes,
number of positions adjusted to not indicated on
movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 239 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 239 Pocket Watch