Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 239 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 239 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 239

Veritas

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 9348291 Question Mark
Grade: 239 Question Mark
Variation: Veritas Question Mark
Model: 8 Question Mark
Generation: First Question Mark
Class: 90 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1902 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 17 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 18,800 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 16,500 (18S-M8-21J-ONL-A5PTI-VERITAS) Question Mark
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 1,200 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j 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
Barrel: Safety Question Mark
Balance Jewel Material: Diamond Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Train Material: Gold Question Mark
Center Wheel 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
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A Question Mark
Wind Indicator: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 596408 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Veritas
Elgin, Ill.
U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Barrel.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3797.239G4.18S1967.188M9.O1043.L1425.21J86 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.505 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
56.60 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
21.82 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.037% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
27 (2.70%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 219 Sales Question Mark

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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 377 · February 4, 2024

Serial Number 9348917 was reported as accurate.

ultimatekaiser 48 · 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 143 · June 4, 2021

Serial Number 9348750 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: All correct - no winder.
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

billreid 143 · June 4, 2021

Serial Number 9348750 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2017

Serial Number 9348795 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 5
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

wmike565 Supporter 115 · June 24, 2017

Serial Number 9348291 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 5
Double Roller changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 23, 2017

Serial Number 9348827 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 5

Anonymous · December 21, 2016

Serial Number 9348970 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 5

Anonymous · October 26, 2016

Serial Number 9348970 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 5

daddo46 992 · January 17, 2016

Serial Number 9348629 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 5

wmike565 Supporter 115 · December 3, 2014

Serial Number 9348291 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 5

Anonymous · November 18, 2013

Serial Number 9348787 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 5

txtimefan Supporter 101 · November 14, 2013

Serial Number 9348501 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked Adjusted on Balance Cock but not on crown
and ratchet plate. Adjusted to ? Positions.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 5

Anonymous · November 8, 2013

Serial Number 9348501 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 5

rocco6111 7 · October 27, 2013

Serial Number 9348247 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 5

LeroyC 392 · September 3, 2013

Serial Number 9348840 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 'Adjusted' on balance cock, number of
positions not indicated on this S/N
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · August 13, 2013

Serial Number 9348938 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 20, 2013

Serial Number 9348968 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from No to 5

Anonymous · August 5, 2012

Serial Number 9348696 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: no wind indicator
adjusted
not adjusted to 5 positions
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Double Roller changed from Unknown to No

Anonymous · August 5, 2012

Serial Number 9348696 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 239 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 239 Pocket Watch