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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
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 9250405
Grade: 270
Variation: No. 270
Model: 9
Class: 98
Estimated Production Year: 1901
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 14
Grade/Model Total Production: 12,000
Variant Est. Production: 8,550 (16S-M9-21J-ONL-A5PTI-NO. 270)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative)
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: 3-Finger
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Train Material: Gold
Center Wheel Material: Gold
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
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
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.
No. 270
21 Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 3758.270G1.16S701.169M1.O1027.L1415.21J82
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
35.93
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
13.90
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.024%
Registry Population: 19 (1.90%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 4.59% Analyzing 111 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 · 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 188 · 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 26 · 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