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Code BA21082701: 1922 Railroad Elgin VERITAS 23 Jewels Gold-Filled Pocket Watch

This is a nice Elgin Veritas pocket watch made in 1922.
It is in excellent running order and keeps excellent time. It has been recently cleaned, oiled and timed.

SIZE and WEIGHT

This is a 16 size 15 model. It measures around 50 mm (2 inches) in diameter (excluding pendant crown and bow). It weighs about 90 g (3.17 ounces).

CASE

The open-face case is Gold Filled and still in excellent condition for its age without any damage.
Engraved inside the back lid: RAILROAD MODEL, Wadsworth REFEREE, 20 YEARS.
It has serial number 392363.

MOVEMENT

16 Size movement in excellent and clean condition.
Marked Elgin Natl. Watch Co., U. S. A., 23 Jewels, VERISTAS with serial number 24625300.
It is also marked ADJUSTED 5 POSITIONS.
This is stem wind and lever set (next to 1 o'clock) movement and has 23 jewels.
It is running strong and keeps excellent time.

DIAL

The double-sunk porcelain dial is in mint condition without any scratches or chips.
It is marked Elgin.

HANDS

The extra heavy spade and whip hands are original and in excellent condition.

CRYSTAL

The glass crystal is in excellent condition without scratches or chips.

This is a nice pocket watch fully functional and has been professionally checked and timed. It comes with a nice 12K gold plated chain, marked 1/20 - 12K.


Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 24625300
Grade: 453
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1922
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 9
Total Production: 9,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Jeweled Safety
Train: Quick
Regulator: Traveling Nut (spring)
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Railroad Grade: Yes
Wind Indicator: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Registry Population: 19 (1.90%)
Database Version: v49.387

Price:

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1922 Railroad Elgin VERITAS 23 Jewels Gold-Filled Pocket Watch


1922 Railroad Elgin VERITAS 23 Jewels Gold-Filled Pocket Watch


1922 Railroad Elgin VERITAS 23 Jewels Gold-Filled Pocket Watch


1922 Railroad Elgin VERITAS 23 Jewels Gold-Filled Pocket Watch


1922 Railroad Elgin VERITAS 23 Jewels Gold-Filled Pocket Watch


1922 Railroad Elgin VERITAS 23 Jewels Gold-Filled Pocket Watch


1922 Railroad Elgin VERITAS 23 Jewels Gold-Filled Pocket Watch


1922 Railroad Elgin VERITAS 23 Jewels Gold-Filled Pocket Watch


1922 Railroad Elgin VERITAS 23 Jewels Gold-Filled Pocket Watch


1922 Railroad Elgin VERITAS 23 Jewels Gold-Filled Pocket Watch


1922 Railroad Elgin VERITAS 23 Jewels Gold-Filled Pocket Watch


1922 Railroad Elgin VERITAS 23 Jewels Gold-Filled Pocket Watch