Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 349 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 349

Father Time

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 12739957
Grade: 349
Variation: Father Time
Model: 7
Class: 65
Estimated Production Year: 1907
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 27
Grade/Model Total Production: 27,500
Variant Est. Production: 2,000 (18S-M7-21J-ONL-A5PTI-FATHER TIME)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
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
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Traveling Nut (spring)
Hairspring: Breguet
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
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
Elgin, Ill. U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Adjusted.
Safety Pinion
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 5662.349G7.18S2546.187M101.O1823.L1740.21J141
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
82.33
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
31.94
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.054%
Registry Population: 8 (0.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.41% Analyzing 232 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 · February 25, 2021

Serial Number 12739684 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 19, 2020

Serial Number 12739207 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 7, 2019

Serial Number 12739076 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2016

Serial Number 12739947 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: True it is grade 349, but this movement marked
"father time"

Anonymous · November 9, 2014

Serial Number 12739076 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2014

Serial Number 12739605 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2014

Serial Number 12739558 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 4, 2012

Serial Number 12739394 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · April 5, 2012

Serial Number 12739548 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement marked father time
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 349 Pocket Watch