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: 15032690
Grade: 374
Variation: Father Time
Model: 15
Class: 98
Estimated Production Year: 1911
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 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 Available: Yes
Wind Indicator Present: Unknown
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: 6955.374G3.16S1590.1615M11.O2418.L1959.21J176
Database Version: v52.245
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: 10 (1.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -0.49% Analyzing 75 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.


CG12960 22 · 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