Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 9267555 (Grade 214)

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Access Date: April 24, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 214

"Elgin Nat'l Watch Co." or "Veritas"

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	9267555
Grade:	214
Variation:	Mixed
Model:	8
Generation:	First
Class:	89
Estimated Production Year:	1901
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	2 of 22
Grade/Model Total Production:	22,700
Variant Est. Production:	3,000 (18S-M8-23J-ONL-A5PTI-MIXED)
Grade/Model Unrealized Production:	1,300
Size:	18s
Jewels:	23j
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
Double Roller:	Yes
Barrel:	Jeweled Safety
Balance Jewel Material:	Diamond
Train:	Quick
Train 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
Adjustment Tolerance:	[10] 5P +/- 10 s/24hrs., Temp. +/- 3 s/16hrs., Reg. +/- 0-2 s/24hrs.
Railroad Grade:	Yes
Railroad Grade Classification:	Class A
U.S. Patents:	596407, 77078, 596408
Movement Markings:	Vertias Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. U.S.A. 23 Jewels Adjusted 5 Positions Adjusted Safety Barrel
Data Research:	1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case:	Various
Run ID:	3764.214G2.18S1954.188M8.O1030.L1417.23J6
Database Version:	v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	68.34
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	26.35
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.045%
Registry Population:	20 (2.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	0.62% Analyzing 233 Sales
Research Note: #9267555: Verified as Marked "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co." (Not "Veritas") [JH]. #9267060: Verified as Marked "Veritas."

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 214

Target Profile: 18S-M8-23J-ONL-A5PTI-MIXED

Elgin Grade 214 (All Variations): 22,700 ETP
18S: 22,700 100.00% 18s, Grade 214
18S-M8: 22,700 100.00% 18s, Grade 214, Model 8
18S-M8-23J: 22,700 100.00% 18s, Grade 214, Model 8, 23 Jewels
18S-M8-23J-ONL: 22,700 100.00% 18s, Grade 214, Model 8, 23 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel
18S-M8-23J-ONL-A5PTI: 22,700 100.00%
18S-M8-23J-ONL-A5PTI-MIXED: 3,000 13.22%
NOTE: 24,000 Units Originally Reserved with Est. 1,300 Never Manufactured

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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.

cbzimm Supporter 468 · March 23, 2024

Serial Number 9267267 was reported as accurate.

Alex36 1 · October 28, 2020

Serial Number 9267060 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · September 29, 2020

Serial Number 9267820 was reported as accurate.