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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 252 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 252 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 252

Father Time

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 10813058
Grade: 252
Variation: Father Time
Model: 7
Class: 65
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 13 of 16
Grade/Model Total Production: 19,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 347272
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 4531.252G13.18S2218.187M91.O1362.L1558.21J110
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
56.88
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
22.05
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.038%
Registry Population: 13 (1.30%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -5.32% Analyzing 160 Sales

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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.


cmdraven 3970 · May 20, 2022

Serial Number 10813952 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 9, 2022

Serial Number 10813804 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 8, 2020

Serial Number 10813811 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2020

Serial Number 10813310 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2018

Serial Number 10813090 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 15, 2018

Serial Number 10813591 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 22, 2018

Serial Number 10813524 was reported as accurate.

barelymoving555 56 · January 23, 2017

Serial Number 10813970 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · June 19, 2016

Serial Number 10813621 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 19, 2016

Serial Number 10813621 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · November 17, 2015

Serial Number 10813621 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 28, 2015

Serial Number 10813654 was reported as accurate.

orsogrigio 4 · October 25, 2014

Serial Number 10813058 was reported as accurate.

rondeg 45 · April 24, 2014

Serial Number 10813389 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2013

Serial Number 10813322 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 252 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 252 Pocket Watch