Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 15540402 (Grade 367)

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Elgin 10k GF Father Time Size 18 Up Down Indicator 21J Rare Model Pocket Watch

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Access Date: April 14, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 367

Father Time

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	15540402
Grade:	367
Variation:	Father Time
Model:	8
Generation:	Second
Class:	90
Estimated Production Year:	1911
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	8 of 13
Grade/Model Total Production:	10,300
Variant Est. Production:	8,000 (18S-M8-21J-ONL-A5PTI-FATHER TIME)
Grade/Model Unrealized Production:	2,700
Size:	18s
Jewels:	21j
Jewel Material:	Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond
Jewel Setting:	Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Inlay Color:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Double Roller:	Yes
Barrel:	Safety
Balance Jewel Material:	Diamond
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
Adjustment Tolerance:	[10] 5P +/- 10 s/24hrs., Temp. +/- 3 s/16hrs., Reg. +/- 0-2 s/24hrs.
Railroad Grade:	Yes
Railroad Grade Classification:	Class A
Wind Indicator Available:	Yes
Wind Indicator Present:	Mixed
U.S. Patents:	77078, 596407, 596408
Case:	Various
Run ID:	7272.367G8.18S3051.188M113.O2587.L2019.21J188
Data Research:	1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.636
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	31.21
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	11.93
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.020%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	22 (2.20%)
Research Note: Some movements from this run are free-sprung.

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 367

Target Profile: 18S-M8-21J-ONL-A5PTI-FATHER TIME

Elgin Grade 367 (All Variations): 10,300 ETP
18S: 10,300 100.00% 18s, Grade 367
18S-M8: 10,300 100.00% 18s, Grade 367, Model 8
18S-M8-21J: 10,300 100.00% 18s, Grade 367, Model 8, 21 Jewels
18S-M8-21J-ONL: 10,300 100.00% 18s, Grade 367, Model 8, 21 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel
18S-M8-21J-ONL-A5PTI: 10,300 100.00%
18S-M8-21J-ONL-A5PTI-FATHER TIME: 8,000 77.67%	Other: 2,300 Other Variants or Unclassified
NOTE: 13,000 Units Originally Reserved with Est. 2,700 Never Manufactured

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