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: 15541284 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: 6 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: Mixed Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 7273.374G6.16S1690.1615M27.O2588.L2020.21J189 Question Mark
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 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
15 (1.50%) Question Mark
Research Note: #15541976: Verified with Wind Indicator

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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 23, 2023

Serial Number 15541545 was reported as accurate.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 377 · July 30, 2023

Serial Number 15541955 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2023

Serial Number 15541721 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 1, 2023

Serial Number 15541850 was reported as accurate.

ZombieHunter 15 · May 29, 2022

Serial Number 15541976 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 25, 2021

Serial Number 15541491 was reported as accurate.

ralph1 113 · June 9, 2021

Serial Number 15541976 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2019

Serial Number 15541745 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2018

Serial Number 15541288 was reported as accurate.

von1943 Supporter 392 · May 13, 2018

Serial Number 15541702 was reported as accurate.

von1943 Supporter 392 · May 13, 2018

Serial Number 15541702 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2017

Serial Number 15541284 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · July 8, 2016

Serial Number 15541990 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · July 8, 2016

Serial Number 15541990 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · July 2, 2016

Serial Number 15541990 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2015

Serial Number 15541983 was reported as accurate.

mek561 24 · September 15, 2015

Serial Number 15541983 was reported as accurate.

Parksmotors 6 · November 2, 2014

Serial Number 15541885 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2014

Serial Number 15541460 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2014

Serial Number 15541095 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · September 24, 2013

Serial Number 15541719 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator on this SN.

Anonymous · January 25, 2013

Serial Number 15541483 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2012

Serial Number 15541983 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2012

Serial Number 15541983 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 374 Pocket Watch