Pocket Watch Database

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: 16096340
Grade: 388
Variation: Father Time (Blackletter)
Model: 15
Class: 98
Estimated Production Year: 1912
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 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 Available: Yes
Wind Indicator Present: Unknown
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 596408
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 7641.388G2.16S1801.1615M38.O2773.L2068.21J203
Database Version: v52.245
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: 18 (1.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -7.89% Analyzing 180 Sales

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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 · April 27, 2022

Serial Number 16096501 was reported as accurate.

jamiej 57 · October 14, 2020

Serial Number 16096601 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2019

Serial Number 16096656 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 11, 2019

Serial Number 16096943 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2019

Serial Number 16096294 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 14, 2019

Serial Number 16096247 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 22, 2017

Serial Number 16096047 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2016

Serial Number 16096017 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2016

Serial Number 16096017 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

rjandladyj 185 · January 22, 2014

Serial Number 16096081 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · October 23, 2013

Serial Number 16096092 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Ooops...no wind indicator on this S/N

LeroyC 392 · October 23, 2013

Serial Number 16096092 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 24, 2012

Serial Number 16096150 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 388 Pocket Watch