Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 9348291 (Grade 239)

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Access Date: April 18, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 239

Veritas

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	9348291
Grade:	239
Variation:	Veritas
Model:	8
Generation:	First
Class:	90
Estimated Production Year:	1902
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	4 of 17
Grade/Model Total Production:	18,800
Variant Est. Production:	16,500 (18S-M8-21J-ONL-A5PTI-VERITAS)
Grade/Model Unrealized Production:	1,200
Size:	18s
Jewels:	21j
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
Barrel:	Safety
Balance Jewel Material:	Diamond
Train:	Quick
Train Material:	Gold
Center Wheel 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
Railroad Grade:	Yes
Railroad Grade Classification:	Class A
Wind Indicator:	No
U.S. Patents:	596407, 77078, 596408
Movement Markings:	Veritas Elgin, Ill. U.S.A. 21 Jewels Adjusted Safety Barrel.
Data Research:	1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case:	Various
Run ID:	3796.239G4.18S1966.188M9.O1043.L1424.21J85
Database Version:	v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	56.60
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	21.82
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.037%
Registry Population:	27 (2.70%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	1.78% Analyzing 213 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 239

Target Profile: 18S-M8-21J-ONL-A5PTI-VERITAS

Elgin Grade 239 (All Variations): 18,800 ETP
18S: 18,800 100.00% 18s, Grade 239
18S-M8: 18,800 100.00% 18s, Grade 239, Model 8
18S-M8-21J: 18,800 100.00% 18s, Grade 239, Model 8, 21 Jewels
18S-M8-21J-ONL: 18,800 100.00% 18s, Grade 239, Model 8, 21 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel
18S-M8-21J-ONL-A5PTI: 18,800 100.00%
18S-M8-21J-ONL-A5PTI-VERITAS: 16,500 87.77%
NOTE: 20,000 Units Originally Reserved with Est. 1,200 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.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 366 · February 4, 2024

Serial Number 9348917 was reported as accurate.

ultimatekaiser 35 · August 26, 2023

Serial Number 9348081 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2022

Serial Number 9348081 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2022

Serial Number 9348081 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2022

Serial Number 9348250 was reported as accurate.

billreid 141 · June 4, 2021

Serial Number 9348750 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: All correct - no winder.

Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!