Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 14631152 (Grade 374)

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Antique Elgin Pocket Watch "Father Time" Up & Down Indicator 21 Jewels 16 Size

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Access Date: December 26, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 374

Father Time

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	14631152
Grade:	374
Variation:	Father Time
Model:	15
Class:	98
Estimated Production Year:	1910
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	2 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 Signing Style:	Old English
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
Movement Markings:	Father Time Elgin, Ill. U.S.A. 21 Jewels Safety Barrel Adjusted 5 Positions
Case:	Various
Run ID:	6746.374G2.16S1524.1615M8.O2311.L1934.21J175
Data Research:	1909 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.528
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	33.12
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: Scoped for This Run Only	16 (1.60%)
Research Note: Some movements in run feature a gilt hairspring.

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 374

Target Profile: 16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI-FATHER TIME

Elgin Grade 374 (All Variations): 11,000 ETP

16S: 11,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 374

16S-M15: 11,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 374, Model 15

16S-M15-21J: 11,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 374, Model 15, 21 Jewels

16S-M15-21J-ONL: 11,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 374, Model 15, 21 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel

16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI: 11,000 100.00%

16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI-FATHER TIME: 11,000 100.00%

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