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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 9900061 Question Mark
Grade: 239 Question Mark
Variation: Veritas Question Mark
Model: 8 Question Mark
Generation: First Question Mark
Class: 90 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1903 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 17 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 18,800 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 16,500 (18S-M8-21J-ONL-A5PTI-VERITAS) Question Mark
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 1,200 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby 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: Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Safety Question Mark
Balance Jewel Material: Diamond Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Train Material: Gold Question Mark
Center Wheel 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
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A Question Mark
Wind Indicator: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 596408 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Veritas
Elgin, Ill.
U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Safety Barrel
Adjusted
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 4042.239G8.18S2046.188M23.O1140.L1470.21J96 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
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
56.60 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
21.82 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.037% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
24 (2.40%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -6.00% Analyzing 218 Sales Question Mark

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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.


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 25 · 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 230 · 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