Veritas Grade 350

The Price Guide says Diamond End Stones. I swear every one I have
looked at (pictures and in person) appear to have a ruby or pale pink
jewel, including the one I have s/n 12717731.
Anyone know?

Hard to tell sometimes Roger with out being at the right angle with the light. Normally you would see the facets cut on the stoneThat one looks like a normal ruby cap jewel.

Thanks Bila, that's what it looks like to me. The
price guide says this grade has a diamond end stone.
Whereas, the Elgin database and pocketwatch data base does not mention it.
Me thinks the price guide is wrong!

Roger

Roger -

Congrats on the exceptional low-production Veritas.

Advertisements promoting the Grade 350 Veritas describe the movement as featuring "twenty-three ruby and sapphire jewels" without any mention of a diamond end stone. In addition, Elgin material catalogs designate part #2582 for the Grade 350 upper balance cap jewel, identified as "Rosy Ruby" in the 1915 Material Catalog. This documentation appears to be consistent with your movement.

Dearborn Watch & Clock Co. Catalog, c.1915: Grade 350 Veritas

1927 Elgin Material Catalog: Grade 350 Upper Balance Cap Jewel

1915 Elgin Material Catalog: Upper Balance Cap Jewels

Thanks, for the info. Nathan. Confirms what I found also.
Roger

I've always wondered why Elgin switched to that model 7 plate layout, and then went back to the model 15 curved plate style.Come to think of it, weren't they also made in 3 finger bridge too? I know B.W. Raymond's were.They all are beautiful movements!