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Access Date: April 19, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 388 Pocket Watch
Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 388

Father Time

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 15732889
Grade: 388
Variation: Father Time (Blackletter)
Model: 15
Class: 98
Estimated Production Year: 1911
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 19
Grade/Model Total Production: 19,000
Variant Est. Production: 4,000 (16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI-FATHER TIME (BLACKLETTER))
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
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: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Traveling Nut (spring)
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
Wind Indicator: No
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 596408
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 7401.388G1.16S1735.1615M33.O2656.L2040.21J192
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 57.20
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 22.05
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.038%
Registry Population: 13 (1.30%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -7.89% Analyzing 180 Sales
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 388

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

Elgin Grade 388 (All Variations): 19,000 ETP
16S: 19,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 388
16S-M15: 19,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 388, Model 15
16S-M15-21J: 19,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 388, Model 15, 21 Jewels
16S-M15-21J-ONL: 19,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 388, Model 15, 21 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel
16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI: 19,000 100.00%
16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI-FATHER TIME (BLACKLETTER): 4,000 21.05%

Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
There are 13 watches in the population registry for this run with 3 images.
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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 · June 18, 2021

Serial Number 15732646 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2020

Serial Number 15732489 was reported as accurate.

SakeRedG 1 · November 14, 2019

Serial Number 15732326 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 2, 2019

Serial Number 15732298 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2019

Serial Number 15732796 was reported as accurate.

Kty808 3 · May 2, 2018

Serial Number 15732526 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 23, 2017

Serial Number 15732489 was reported as accurate.

jcammaro 68 · February 17, 2017

Serial Number 15732095 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2017

Serial Number 15732931 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2016

Serial Number 15732408 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2016

Serial Number 15732408 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2015

Serial Number 15732359 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2015

Serial Number 15732660 was reported as accurate.

buddypol 5 · August 15, 2014

Serial Number 15732359 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 10, 2014

Serial Number 15732889 was reported as accurate.

lewis23 Supporter 40 · November 6, 2013

Serial Number 15732451 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2013

Serial Number 15732459 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement marked "23 Jewels"

Anonymous · September 12, 2012

Serial Number 15732450 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: NO WIND INDICATOR

Anonymous · August 26, 2012

Serial Number 15732898 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · August 22, 2012

Serial Number 15732946 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · August 5, 2012

Serial Number 15732484 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: no winding indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · April 6, 2012

Serial Number 15732061 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 388 Pocket Watch