Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 375 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 375

Mixed Run: "Father Time" or "Veritas"

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 16092666 Question Mark
Grade: 375 Question Mark
Variation: Mixed Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Class: 98 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1912 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 4 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,050 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 2,000 (16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI-MIXED) Question Mark
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 950 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
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
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: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Veritas
Elgin, Ill.
U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Safety Barrel
Adjusted
5 Positions
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 7638.375G4.16S1799.1615M37.O2771.L2068.21J203 Question Mark
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.508 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
9.18 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.49 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.006% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
14 (1.40%) Question Mark
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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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 408 · 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