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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: 9305769
Grade: 270
Variation: No. 270
Model: 9
Class: 98
Estimated Production Year: 1902
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 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 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.
[or Veritas Elgin, Ill.]
No. 270
U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 3780.270G2.16S708.169M2.O1037.L1421.21J84
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
36.13
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: 20 (2.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.83% Analyzing 112 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.


cranemaker Supporter 73 · March 6, 2022

Serial Number 9305503 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 12, 2021

Serial Number 9305952 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 20, 2021

Serial Number 9305145 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2021

Serial Number 9305854 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2021

Serial Number 9305954 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2020

Serial Number 9305075 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2020

Serial Number 9305075 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 13, 2019

Serial Number 9305753 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 16, 2018

Serial Number 9305947 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2018

Serial Number 9305282 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 29, 2017

Serial Number 9305524 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2016

Serial Number 9305020 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2015

Serial Number 9305955 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2015

Serial Number 9305955 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2015

Serial Number 9305955 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · October 23, 2013

Serial Number 9305532 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not marked 'Veritas' but is marked 'No.270'
Number of 'Adjusted to Positions' not marked on
movement

Anonymous · March 3, 2013

Serial Number 9305822 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 2, 2012

Serial Number 9305293 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2012

Serial Number 9305612 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 24, 2012

Serial Number 9305612 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not signed Veritas and doesn't state how many
positions adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to No

Anonymous · July 24, 2012

Serial Number 9305612 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 270 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 270 Pocket Watch