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Access Date: April 24, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 375 Pocket Watch
Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 375

Mixed Run: "Father Time" or "Veritas"

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 16092120
Grade: 375
Variation: Mixed
Model: 15
Class: 98
Estimated Production Year: 1912
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,050
Variant Est. Production: 2,000 (16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI-MIXED)
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 950
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: Safety
Train: Quick
Regulator: Traveling Nut (spring)
Hairspring: Breguet
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: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Movement Markings: Veritas
Elgin, Ill.
U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Safety Barrel
Adjusted
5 Positions
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 7637.375G4.16S1799.1615M37.O2771.L2067.21J202
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 9.18
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 3.49
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.006%
Registry Population: 14 (1.40%)
Research Note: Father Time and Veritas movements have been verified in this mixed run. Some "Veritas" movements are fitted with a gilt hairspring. It is estimated that approximately 200 movements from this run were marked "Father Time" with the remaining marked "Veritas."
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 375

Target Profile: 16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI-MIXED

Elgin Grade 375 (All Variations): 3,050 ETP
16S: 3,050 100.00%
16s, Grade 375
16S-M15: 3,050 100.00%
16s, Grade 375, Model 15
16S-M15-21J: 3,050 100.00%
16s, Grade 375, Model 15, 21 Jewels
16S-M15-21J-ONL: 3,050 100.00%
16s, Grade 375, Model 15, 21 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel
16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI: 3,050 100.00%
16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI-MIXED: 2,000 65.57%
NOTE: 4,000 Units Originally Reserved with Est. 950 Never Manufactured

Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
There are 14 watches in the population registry for this run with 2 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.

jeromeschley 60 · March 13, 2021

Serial Number 16092097 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 399 · February 20, 2019

Serial Number 16092894 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · October 12, 2017

Serial Number 16092817 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · February 24, 2017

Serial Number 16092947 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2017

Serial Number 16092461 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Elgin No. 16092461 is a Father Time, not a
Veritas!
(21j, adjusted 5 positions)

dfchong 837 · February 14, 2017

Serial Number 16092346 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2017

Serial Number 16092947 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · January 21, 2017

Serial Number 16092947 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2016

Serial Number 16092663 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 10, 2015

Serial Number 16092048 was reported as accurate.

KeithH 25 · December 24, 2013

Serial Number 16092666 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · October 2, 2013

Serial Number 16092124 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2013

Serial Number 16092762 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 17, 2013

Serial Number 16092610 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not winding ind.

Anonymous · September 21, 2012

Serial Number 16092396 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No Winding Indicator!!! Every thing else seems to
match.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · September 13, 2012

Serial Number 16092396 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator
Elgin Grade 375 Pocket Watch