Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 214 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 214 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 214

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

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 9267820 Question Mark
Grade: 214 Question Mark
Variation: Mixed Question Mark
Model: 8 Question Mark
Generation: First Question Mark
Class: 89 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1901 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 22 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 22,700 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 3,000 (18S-M8-23J-ONL-A5PTI-MIXED) Question Mark
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 1,300 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 23j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Mixed Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Jeweled Safety Question Mark
Balance Jewel Material: Diamond Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Train Material: Gold Question Mark
Regulator: Traveling Nut (spring) Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Escapement Type: Straight Line Question Mark
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire 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
Adjustment Tolerance: [10] 5P +/- 10 s/24hrs., Temp. +/- 3 s/16hrs., Reg. +/- 0-2 s/24hrs. Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 596408 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Vertias
Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
23 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Adjusted
Safety Barrel
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3765.214G2.18S1955.188M8.O1030.L1418.23J6 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.516 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
68.34 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
26.35 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.045% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
20 (2.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -0.62% Analyzing 240 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #9267555: Verified as Marked "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co." (Not "Veritas") [JH]. #9267060: Verified as Marked "Veritas."

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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 469 · 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.

Anonymous · July 13, 2020

Serial Number 9267028 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2018

Serial Number 9267383 was reported as accurate.

Antidisestablish 10 · August 15, 2018

Serial Number 9267383 was reported as accurate.

Antidisestablish 10 · August 15, 2018

Serial Number 9267383 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2018

Serial Number 9267383 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 30, 2018

Serial Number 9267383 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 14, 2018

Serial Number 9267555 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2018

Serial Number 9267198 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2018

Serial Number 9267189 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · May 28, 2018

Serial Number 9267189 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2016

Serial Number 9267074 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 30, 2016

Serial Number 9267598 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 28, 2015

Serial Number 9267955 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2015

Serial Number 9267304 was reported as accurate.

Dondon 13 · December 30, 2014

Serial Number 9267740 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2014

Serial Number 9267251 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2014

Serial Number 9267928 was reported as accurate.

jgilliam05 1 · March 23, 2014

Serial Number 9267667 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2013

Serial Number 9267728 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2013

Serial Number 9267042 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 28, 2013

Serial Number 9267956 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 7, 2012

Serial Number 9267901 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · November 10, 2012

Serial Number 9267342 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: no winding indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · October 5, 2012

Serial Number 9267342 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No Winding Indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 214 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 214 Pocket Watch