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Access Date: November 14, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 214 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 214 Pocket Watch
Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 214

Veritas

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 15475770 Question Mark
Grade: 214 Question Mark
Variation: Veritas Question Mark
Model: 8 Question Mark
Generation: First Question Mark
Class: 89 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1912 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 20 of 22 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 22,700 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 19,700 (18S-M8-23J-ONL-A5PTI-VERITAS) Question Mark
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 1,300 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 23j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Mixed Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Jeweled Safety Question Mark
Balance Jewel Material: Diamond Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Train Material: Gold Question Mark
Regulator: Traveling Nut (spring) Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Escapement Type: Straight Line Question Mark
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Adjustment Tolerance: [10] 5P +/- 10 s/24hrs., Temp. +/- 3 s/16hrs., Reg. +/- 0-2 s/24hrs. Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A Question Mark
Wind Indicator Available: Yes Question Mark
Wind Indicator Present: Mixed Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 596408 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Veritas
Elgin, Ill.
U.S.A.
23 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Safety Barrel
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 7228.214G21.18S3038.188M112.O2565.L2010.23J35 Question Mark
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.433 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 68.34 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 26.35 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.045% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only		30 (3.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -0.82% Analyzing 241 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: According to Elgin Master Records, Grade 214 was first marked "Adjusted 5 Positions" starting with serial 15,475,001.
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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
18S-M8: 22,700 100.00%
18s, Grade 214, Model 8
18S-M8-23J: 22,700 100.00%
18s, Grade 214, Model 8, 23 Jewels
18S-M8-23J-ONL: 22,700 100.00%
18s, Grade 214, Model 8, 23 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel
18S-M8-23J-ONL-A5PTI: 22,700 100.00%
18S-M8-23J-ONL-A5PTI-VERITAS: 19,700 86.78% Other: 3,000
Other Variants or Unclassified
NOTE: 24,000 Units Originally Reserved with Est. 1,300 Never Manufactured

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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 10, 2023

Serial Number 15475192 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2022

Serial Number 15475175 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2021

Serial Number 15475137 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 26, 2021

Serial Number 15475645 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2021

Serial Number 15475789 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2021

Serial Number 15475892 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 29, 2020

Serial Number 15475742 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 9, 2019

Serial Number 15475639 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2019

Serial Number 15475675 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2019

Serial Number 15475800 was reported as accurate.

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 307 · August 18, 2019

Serial Number 15475185 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2019

Serial Number 15475192 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2019

Serial Number 15475192 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2019

Serial Number 15475328 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · January 16, 2019

Serial Number 15475330 was reported as accurate.

twigg2324 1 · November 18, 2018

Serial Number 15475790 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · October 20, 2018

Serial Number 15475999 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · October 19, 2018

Serial Number 15475999 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2018

Serial Number 15475185 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2017

Serial Number 15475090 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2017

Serial Number 15475844 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2017

Serial Number 15475533 was reported as accurate.

TimeAntiquarian Founder Research Expert Historian Top Contributor Supporter 171 · December 18, 2015

Serial Number 15475847 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2015

Serial Number 15475640 was reported as accurate.

pedro765 41 · June 19, 2015

Serial Number 15475770 was reported as accurate.

pedro765 41 · June 19, 2015

Serial Number 15475770 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4045 · October 8, 2014

Serial Number 15475407 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · June 10, 2014

Serial Number 15475770 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · January 1, 2014

Serial Number 15475925 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2013

Serial Number 15475280 was reported as accurate.

marc01 9 · October 25, 2013

Serial Number 15475675 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2013

Serial Number 15475853 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2013

Serial Number 15475827 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 7, 2013

Serial Number 15475675 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2013

Serial Number 15475347 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2013

Serial Number 15475788 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 'Adjusted 5 positions'
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Adjusted # Positions changed from No to 5

Anonymous · February 20, 2013

Serial Number 15475921 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 20, 2012

Serial Number 15475350 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 15, 2012

Serial Number 15475350 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Does not have a winding indicator. All else is
correct.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · September 24, 2012

Serial Number 15475171 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · July 25, 2012

Serial Number 15475238 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 214 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 214 Pocket Watch