Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 374 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 374

Father Time

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 15032388 Question Mark
Grade: 374 Question Mark
Variation: Father Time Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Class: 98 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1911 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 11 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 11,000 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Sunburst Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Safety Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Traveling Nut (spring) Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 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
Wind Indicator Available: Yes Question Mark
Wind Indicator Present: Unknown Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 6956.374G3.16S1590.1615M11.O2418.L1960.21J177 Question Mark
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.445 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
33.12 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
12.74 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.022% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
10 (1.00%) 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.


Anonymous · October 2, 2024

Serial Number 15032117 was reported as accurate.

CG12960 26 · March 18, 2024

Serial Number 15032388 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2021

Serial Number 15032992 was reported as accurate.

Ken1982 120 · June 13, 2019

Serial Number 15032556 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2019

Serial Number 15032859 was reported as accurate.

steve288 264 · April 24, 2018

Serial Number 15032311 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2015

Serial Number 15032172 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 1, 2014

Serial Number 15032195 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Someone marked this watch as "accurate" when it
was up on eBay, but in fact it is not marked
"Father Time" but only has "Elgin Natl Watch Co"
on the train bridge.

alandye 52 · March 10, 2014

Serial Number 15032690 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2014

Serial Number 15032195 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2013

Serial Number 15032353 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Joef21 162 · June 30, 2013

Serial Number 15032395 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2013

Serial Number 15032446 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: not a winding indicator model. Has gothic
lettering for "father time" label.
Elgin Grade 374 Pocket Watch