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
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 9900799
Grade: 239
Variation: Veritas
Model: 8
Generation: First
Class: 90
Estimated Production Year: 1903
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 17
Grade/Model Total Production: 18,800
Variant Est. Production: 16,500 (18S-M8-21J-ONL-A5PTI-VERITAS)
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 1,200
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
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
Barrel: Safety
Balance Jewel Material: Diamond
Train: Quick
Train Material: Gold
Center Wheel 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
Railroad Grade: Yes
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A
Wind Indicator: No
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 596408
Movement Markings: Veritas
Elgin, Ill.
U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Safety Barrel
Adjusted
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 4041.239G8.18S2045.188M23.O1140.L1469.21J95
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
56.29
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
21.82
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.037%
Registry Population: 24 (2.40%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.88% Analyzing 212 Sales

Help Us Help Others By Improving the Database:

Does this information describe your movement accurately?

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.


maxwellman 1 · February 9, 2022

Serial Number 9900799 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2022

Serial Number 9900799 was reported as accurate.

Mhockley 1 · February 9, 2022

Serial Number 9900357 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2022

Serial Number 9900799 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 18, 2021

Serial Number 9900345 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2021

Serial Number 9900148 was reported as accurate.

billkov 98 · January 29, 2021

Serial Number 9900261 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2020

Serial Number 9900261 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 16, 2020

Serial Number 9900380 was reported as accurate.

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

Rdixiemiller 23 · May 4, 2020

Serial Number 9900242 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 24, 2019

Serial Number 9900148 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 16, 2018

Serial Number 9900843 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 24, 2017

Serial Number 9900603 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 20, 2017

Serial Number 9900603 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 17, 2016

Serial Number 9900296 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2015

Serial Number 9900092 was reported as accurate.

dcooper Supporter 221 · September 12, 2015

Serial Number 9900598 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2015

Serial Number 9900658 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2014

Serial Number 9900957 was reported as accurate.

pedro765 41 · December 6, 2014

Serial Number 9900061 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2014

Serial Number 9900296 was reported as accurate.

airhockey1 1 · October 30, 2014

Serial Number 9900225 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2014

Serial Number 9900225 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2014

Serial Number 9900225 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2014

Serial Number 9900415 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2014

Serial Number 9900200 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · August 25, 2013

Serial Number 9900991 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted: Yes
No wind indicator on this S/N
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · February 11, 2013

Serial Number 9900569 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It does not have the winding indicator.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · February 10, 2013

Serial Number 9900694 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted
Not WI
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 239 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 239 Pocket Watch