Pocket Watch Database
https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/elgin/9542842
Access Date: January 31, 2023
From the American Horology Archive:


Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 214
Veritas
Manufacturer: | Elgin | ![]() |
Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | ![]() |
Movement Serial Number: | 9542842 | ![]() |
Grade: | 214 | ![]() |
Variation: | Veritas | ![]() |
Model: | 8 | ![]() |
Generation: | First | ![]() |
Class: | 89 | ![]() |
Estimated Production Year: | 1902 | ![]() |
Run Quantity: | 1,000 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Run: | 4 of 22 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Total Production: | 22,700 | ![]() |
Variant Est. Production: | 14,700 (18S-M8-23J-ONL-A5PTI-VERITAS) | ![]() |
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 Adjusted Safety Barrel |
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Data Research: |
1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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Case: | Various | ![]() |
Registry Population: | 24 (2.40%) | ![]() |
Database Version: | v49.716 | ![]() |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 214
Target Profile: 18S-M8-23J-ONL-A5PTI-VERITAS
Elgin Grade 214 (All Variations): 22,700 ETP | |||||||||
18S: 22,700 100.00% 18s, Grade 214 |
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18S-M8: 22,700 100.00% 18s, Grade 214, Model 8 |
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18S-M8-23J: 22,700 100.00% 18s, Grade 214, Model 8, 23 Jewels |
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18S-M8-23J-ONL: 22,700 100.00% 18s, Grade 214, Model 8, 23 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel |
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18S-M8-23J-ONL-A5PTI: 22,700 100.00% | |||||||||
18S-M8-23J-ONL-A5PTI-VERITAS: 14,700 64.76% | |||||||||
NOTE: 24,000 Units Originally Reserved with Est. 1,300 Never Manufactured |
Population Registry for This Run
Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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1 | 9542016 | #16 | Inferred | ||
2 | 9542022 | #22 | Inferred | ||
3 | 9542024 | #24 | Marketplace | August 20, 2021 | |
4 |
Image Credit: Urbanops |
9542099 | #99 | Collection | December 05, 2016 |
5 | 9542148 | #148 | Inferred | ||
6 | 9542188 | #188 | Collection | March 03, 2013 | |
7 | 9542253 | #253 | Marketplace | February 08, 2021 | |
8 | 9542407 | #407 | Marketplace | March 23, 2018 | |
9 | 9542416 | #416 | Marketplace | September 26, 2014 | |
10 | 9542431 | #431 | Marketplace | July 01, 2015 | |
11 | 9542454 | #454 | Marketplace | April 10, 2015 | |
12 | 9542462 | #462 | Marketplace | May 16, 2020 | |
13 | 9542493 | #493 | Inferred | ||
14 | 9542512 | #512 | Marketplace | December 04, 2012 | |
15 | 9542531 | #531 | Marketplace | December 15, 2013 | |
16 | 9542559 | #559 | Marketplace | August 19, 2015 | |
17 | 9542600 | #600 | Marketplace | October 17, 2021 | |
18 | 9542617 | #617 | Marketplace | April 16, 2015 | |
19 | 9542734 | #734 | Collection | April 23, 2019 | |
20 | 9542797 | #797 | Marketplace | October 03, 2019 | |
21 | 9542798 | #798 | Inferred | ||
22 | 9542841 | #841 | Inferred | ||
23 | 9542842 | #842 | Collection | June 02, 2017 | |
24 |
![]() Image Credit: Urbanops |
9542955 | #955 | Collection | July 30, 2018 |
Standard Deviation of Known Examples: 282.08 (Expected: 288.82, Δ6.74/0.67%) |
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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.
RLPAULSEN 2 · July 7, 2020
Serial Number 9542654 was reported as accurate.
phantacc Supporter 41 · September 23, 2019
Serial Number 9542797 was reported as accurate.
darkstar 246 · April 8, 2019
Serial Number 9542797 was reported as accurate.
Urbanops 51 · July 30, 2018
Serial Number 9542955 was reported as accurate.
dfchong 837 · May 6, 2018
Serial Number 9542955 was reported as accurate.
amcfarlane 29 · October 27, 2017
Serial Number 9542584 was reported as accurate.
Urbanops 51 · December 5, 2016
Serial Number 9542099 was reported as accurate.
Gasperoff 727 · April 18, 2015
Serial Number 9542617 was reported as accurate.


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