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" or "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co."

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 9596335
Grade: 214
Variation: Mixed
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 89
Estimated Production Year: 1902
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 22
Grade/Model Total Production: 22,700
Variant Est. Production: 3,000 (18S-M8-23J-ONL-A5PTI-MIXED)
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 Inlay Color: Gilt or 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
[Some Marked "Adjusted 5 Positions"]
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 3897.214G5.18S1992.188M18.O1084.L1441.23J9
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: 35 (1.75%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0.62% Analyzing 233 Sales
Research Note: #9596497: Verified as Marked "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. U.S.A." on the train bridge instead of "Veritas." While the rayed damaskeening pattern is slightly different than the standard "Vertias" movements from this run, it appears to match the barrel bridge, indicating that everything appears to be original [eBay #265043019990].

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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 · May 31, 2023

Serial Number 9596594 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2022

Serial Number 9596153 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2021

Serial Number 9595999 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2021

Serial Number 9596497 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mostly a match but not signed "Veritas"
https://www.ebay.com/itm/elgin-pocket-watch-23j/2
65043019990?hash=item3db5cb88d6:g:PK4AAOSwPm5gHuBp
Curator Response: Verified. [eBay #265043019990]

Anonymous · September 16, 2020

Serial Number 9595072 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 23, 2020

Serial Number 9595171 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2020

Serial Number 9596862 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2020

Serial Number 9595806 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2020

Serial Number 9595500 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2019

Serial Number 9596862 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2019

Serial Number 9596102 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 1, 2019

Serial Number 9596102 was reported as accurate.

Siebefa Supporter 17 · July 28, 2019

Serial Number 9596875 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · July 25, 2019

Serial Number 9596591 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 28, 2018

Serial Number 9595354 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 26, 2018

Serial Number 9596202 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2017

Serial Number 9596911 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 28, 2017

Serial Number 9596911 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2017

Serial Number 9596090 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 17, 2017

Serial Number 9595354 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 6, 2017

Serial Number 9595354 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2016

Serial Number 9596077 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2016

Serial Number 9595848 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 17, 2016

Serial Number 9596911 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · January 31, 2016

Serial Number 9596970 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · January 31, 2016

Serial Number 9596970 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2015

Serial Number 9596592 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2015

Serial Number 9596231 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2015

Serial Number 9596231 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · November 25, 2014

Serial Number 9596058 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2014

Serial Number 9595297 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · December 27, 2013

Serial Number 9595502 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · December 25, 2013

Serial Number 9596792 was reported as accurate.

mjrd63 15 · December 16, 2013

Serial Number 9596335 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · August 23, 2013

Serial Number 9595752 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2013

Serial Number 9596291 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 18, 2013

Serial Number 9595502 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2013

Serial Number 9595400 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 21, 2012

Serial Number 9596596 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch does not have a winding indicator.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 214 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 214 Pocket Watch