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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: 11040874
Grade: 252
Variation: Father Time
Model: 7
Class: 65
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 15 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 Signing Style: Old English
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
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
Movement Markings: Father Time
21 Jewels
Elgin, Ill. U.S.A.
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 4649.252G15.18S2257.187M93.O1418.L1582.21J115
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: 14 (1.40%)
$ 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.


Anonymous · March 18, 2023

Serial Number 11040585 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 13, 2022

Serial Number 11040401 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 14, 2021

Serial Number 11040474 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 22, 2021

Serial Number 11040035 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 19, 2019

Serial Number 11040395 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2019

Serial Number 11040691 was reported as accurate.

darkstar 247 · October 19, 2019

Serial Number 11040928 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2018

Serial Number 11040421 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 18, 2018

Serial Number 11040374 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2017

Serial Number 11040467 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 12, 2014

Serial Number 11040730 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 28, 2014

Serial Number 11040730 was reported as accurate.

plato99 11 · September 4, 2013

Serial Number 11040029 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2012

Serial Number 11040917 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 252 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 252 Pocket Watch