Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 374 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 374

Father Time

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 14229961
Grade: 374
Variation: Father Time
Model: 15
Class: 98
Estimated Production Year: 1910
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 11
Grade/Model Total Production: 11,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Sunburst
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Safety
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
Wind Indicator: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 6486.374G1.16S1451.1615M3.O2201.L1895.21J169
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
32.93
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
12.74
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.022%
Registry Population: 17 (1.70%)

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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.


DocRogan43 Supporter 86 · July 14, 2023

Serial Number 14229997 was reported as accurate.

cliffdobbins Supporter 296 · March 13, 2023

Serial Number 14229198 was reported as accurate.

helloyou 19 · March 1, 2021

Serial Number 14229881 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2020

Serial Number 14229198 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2020

Serial Number 14229406 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2020

Serial Number 14229406 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2019

Serial Number 14229165 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 16, 2019

Serial Number 14229580 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2018

Serial Number 14229551 was reported as accurate.

jcmalone68 4 · March 8, 2017

Serial Number 14229700 was reported as accurate.

RomanWatchRepair 33 · February 24, 2017

Serial Number 14229878 was reported as accurate.

ncplumber 150 · January 27, 2017

Serial Number 14229517 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 4, 2016

Serial Number 14229713 was reported as accurate.

aelgtoer 15 · December 16, 2015

Serial Number 14229961 was reported as accurate.

watchman992 23 · September 10, 2014

Serial Number 14229281 was reported as accurate.

MtnSpur 6 · November 28, 2013

Serial Number 14229958 was reported as accurate.

rnfwatch Supporter 124 · November 2, 2013

Serial Number 14229082 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2013

Serial Number 14229281 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: no winding imdicator
Elgin Grade 374 Pocket Watch