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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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 11040874 Question Mark
Grade: 252 Question Mark
Variation: Father Time Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 65 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1905 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 15 of 16 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 19,000 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Old English Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Escapement Type: Straight-line Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes 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
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 347272 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Father Time
21 Jewels
Elgin, Ill. U.S.A.
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 4650.252G15.18S2258.187M93.O1418.L1583.21J116 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.428 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
57.20 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
22.05 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.038% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
13 (1.30%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.81% Analyzing 164 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.


cmdraven 4038 · August 31, 2024

Serial Number 11040395 was reported as accurate.

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