Pocket Watch Database


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: 16096651 Question Mark
Grade: 388 Question Mark
Variation: Father Time (Blackletter) 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: 2 of 19 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 19,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 4,000 (16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI-FATHER TIME (BLACKLETTER)) 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: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Traveling Nut (spring) Question Mark
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire 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
Wind Indicator Available: Yes Question Mark
Wind Indicator Present: Unknown Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 596408 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: v52.450 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
57.20 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
22.05 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.038% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
18 (1.80%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -5.41% Analyzing 184 Sales Question Mark

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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