Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 13885508 (Grade 349)

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Access Date: November 23, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 349

Father Time

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	13885508
Grade:	349
Variation:	Father Time
Model:	7
Class:	65
Estimated Production Year:	1909
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	21 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 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 5 Positions Elgin, Ill. U.S.A. 21 Jewels Adjusted Safety Pinion
Case:	Various
Run ID:	6296.349G21.18S2750.187M123.O2112.L1862.21J162
Data Research:	1909 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.457
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	82.79
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: Scoped for This Run Only	17 (1.70%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	12.81% Analyzing 239 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 349

Target Profile: 18S-M7-21J-ONL-A5PTI-FATHER TIME

Elgin Grade 349 (All Variations): 27,500 ETP
18S: 27,500 100.00% 18s, Grade 349
18S-M7: 27,500 100.00% 18s, Grade 349, Model 7
18S-M7-21J: 27,500 100.00% 18s, Grade 349, Model 7, 21 Jewels
18S-M7-21J-ONL: 27,500 100.00% 18s, Grade 349, Model 7, 21 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel
18S-M7-21J-ONL-A5PTI: 27,500 100.00%
18S-M7-21J-ONL-A5PTI-FATHER TIME: 2,000 7.27%	Other: 25,500 Other Variants or Unclassified

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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 · August 23, 2024

Serial Number 13885418 was reported as accurate.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 371 · May 23, 2022

Serial Number 13885993 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2021

Serial Number 13885263 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 28, 2019

Serial Number 13885761 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 8, 2019

Serial Number 13885577 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is not marked Father Time.

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.