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Access Date: April 07, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 274
Veritas
Manufacturer: | Elgin | ![]() |
Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | ![]() |
Movement Serial Number: | 9625274 | ![]() |
Grade: | 274 | ![]() |
Variation: | Mixed | ![]() |
Model: | 9 | ![]() |
Class: | 99 | ![]() |
Estimated Production Year: | 1903 | ![]() |
Run Quantity: | 1,000 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Run: | 1 of 4 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Total Production: | 4,000 | ![]() |
Variant Est. Production: | 3,000 (18S-M9-21J-HNL-A5PTI-MIXED) | ![]() |
Size: | 18s | ![]() |
Jewels: | 21j | ![]() |
Jewel Material: | Ruby | ![]() |
Jewel Setting: | Gold Settings (Screw-Set) | ![]() |
Movement Configuration: | Hunting | ![]() |
Movement Finish: | Nickel | ![]() |
Movement Signing Style: | Mixed | ![]() |
Movement Inlay Color: | Black | ![]() |
Movement Setting: | Lever | ![]() |
Plate: | 3/4 Plate | ![]() |
Barrel: | Safety | ![]() |
Train: | Quick | ![]() |
Regulator: | Moseley | ![]() |
Hairspring: | Breguet | ![]() |
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 C | ![]() |
Wind Indicator: | No | ![]() |
U.S. Patents: | 77078, 596407, 596408 | ![]() |
Movement Markings: | Veritas [Or Nameless] Elgin, Ill. U.S.A. 21 Jewels Safety Barrel Adjusted |
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Case: | Various | ![]() |
Run ID: | 3914.274G1.18S2000.189M1.H2724.L1447.21J93 | ![]() |
Data Research: |
1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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Database Version: | v52.633 | ![]() |
Advanced Metrics | ||
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 12.12 | ![]() |
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 4.60 | ![]() |
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.008% | ![]() |
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 18 (1.80%) | ![]() |
Research Note: #9625171: Verified as Marked "Veritas" [NAWCC]
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 274
Target Profile: 18S-M9-21J-HNL-A5PTI-MIXED
Elgin Grade 274 (All Variations): 4,000 ETP | |
18S: 4,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 274 |
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18S-M9: 4,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 274, Model 9 |
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18S-M9-21J: 4,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 274, Model 9, 21 Jewels |
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18S-M9-21J-HNL: 4,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 274, Model 9, 21 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Nickel |
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18S-M9-21J-HNL-A5PTI: 4,000 100.00% | |
18S-M9-21J-HNL-A5PTI-MIXED: 3,000 75.00% | Other: 1,000
Other Variants or Unclassified |
Population Registry for This Run
Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 18 watches in the population registry for this run with 4 images.
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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 · October 17, 2014
Serial Number 9625043 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · January 28, 2013
Serial Number 9625105 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · January 28, 2013
Serial Number 9625463 was reported as inaccurate.
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