Pocket Watch Database

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

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 214

Veritas

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 9375011
Grade: 214
Variation: Veritas
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 89
Estimated Production Year: 1902
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 22
Grade/Model Total Production: 22,700
Variant Est. Production: 19,700 (18S-M8-23J-ONL-A5PTI-VERITAS)
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: Veritas
Elgin, Ill.
U.S.A.
23 Jewels
Safety Barrel
Adjusted
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 3810.214G3.18S1969.188M11.O1049.L1426.23J7
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: 14 (1.40%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0.62% Analyzing 233 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.


Anonymous · April 26, 2023

Serial Number 9375792 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2023

Serial Number 9375136 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2022

Serial Number 9375112 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 2, 2021

Serial Number 9375624 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 7, 2021

Serial Number 9375787 was reported as accurate.

czechmauseritis 43 · January 13, 2020

Serial Number 9375011 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2019

Serial Number 9375822 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2019

Serial Number 9375636 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · August 6, 2019

Serial Number 9375822 was reported as accurate.

sandman39 12 · April 29, 2019

Serial Number 9375822 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2016

Serial Number 9375521 was reported as accurate.

Jbatkins 34 · February 14, 2016

Serial Number 9375502 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 214 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 214 Pocket Watch