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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 270 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 270 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 270

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 9250405 Question Mark
Grade: 270 Question Mark
Variation: No. 270 Question Mark
Model: 9 Question Mark
Class: 98 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1901 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 14 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 12,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 8,550 (16S-M9-21J-ONL-A5PTI-NO. 270) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative) Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Bridge Type: 3-Finger Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Train Material: Gold Question Mark
Center Wheel Material: Gold Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet 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
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.
No. 270
21 Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3759.270G1.16S701.169M1.O1027.L1416.21J83 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.512 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
36.13 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
13.90 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.024% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
19 (1.90%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -12.57% Analyzing 113 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 · February 11, 2023

Serial Number 9250129 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2022

Serial Number 9250595 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2022

Serial Number 9250632 was reported as accurate.

bwcrtime 190 · November 27, 2020

Serial Number 9250720 was reported as accurate.

darkstar 247 · November 14, 2019

Serial Number 9250664 was reported as accurate.

Silvercloud 183 · October 11, 2019

Serial Number 9250664 was reported as accurate.

phantacc Supporter 66 · September 29, 2019

Serial Number 9250664 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2018

Serial Number 9250476 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2018

Serial Number 9250005 was reported as accurate.

amcfarlane Supporter 32 · October 22, 2017

Serial Number 9250376 was reported as accurate.

amcfarlane Supporter 32 · October 20, 2017

Serial Number 9250376 was reported as accurate.

cougwatch Supporter 125 · July 23, 2016

Serial Number 9250405 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · August 24, 2015

Serial Number 9250817 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2014

Serial Number 9250464 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2014

Serial Number 9250234 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 7, 2014

Serial Number 9250329 was reported as accurate.

smoken 110 · June 21, 2014

Serial Number 9250392 was reported as accurate.

ccnumis 145 · March 11, 2014

Serial Number 9250212 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not signed Veritas, but marked No. 270

siantpeter Supporter 27 · September 19, 2013

Serial Number 9250976 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2013

Serial Number 9250978 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2012

Serial Number 9250978 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked No.270 not Veritas
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to No

Anonymous · June 25, 2012

Serial Number 9250091 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2012

Serial Number 9250964 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 270 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 270 Pocket Watch