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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 388 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 388

Father Time

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 16096340 Question Mark
Grade: 388 Question Mark
Variation: Members Only Data Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Class: 98 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: Members Only Data Question Mark
Run Quantity: Members Only Data Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: Members Only Data Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: Members Only Data Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: Members Only Data Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Members Only Data Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Members Only Data Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Members Only Data Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Wind Mechanism: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Members Only Data Question Mark
Regulator: Members Only Data Question Mark
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Members Only Data Question Mark
Adjusted: Members Only Data Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Members Only Data Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: Members Only Data Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Members Only Data Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Members Only Data Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Members Only Data Question Mark
Wind Indicator Available: Members Only Data Question Mark
Wind Indicator Present: Members Only Data Question Mark
U.S. Patents: Members Only Data Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 7642.388G2.16S1801.1615M38.O2773.L2069.21J204 Question Mark
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.642 Question Mark
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Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
18 (1.80%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -6.85% Analyzing 186 Sales Question Mark
21 Additional Member-Only Data Points Available

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Variation, Estimated Production Year, Run Quantity, Grade/Model Run, Grade/Model Total Production, Variant Est. Production, Jewel Material, Jewel Setting, Movement Inlay Color, Train, Regulator Type, Standard Dial Type, Adjustments, Adjusted to Position, Positional Adjustments, Temperature Adjustments, Isochronism Adjustments, Railroad Grade Designation, Wind Indicator Available, Wind Indicator Present, U.S. Patents

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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 · November 9, 2024

Serial Number 16096017 was reported as accurate.

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 190 · 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