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: 16213388 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: 3 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: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 7729.388G3.16S1829.1615M42.O2818.L2080.21J209 Question Mark
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.518 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
13 (1.30%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -8.30% Analyzing 185 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.


JesseB2 3 · September 30, 2023

Serial Number 16213580 was reported as accurate.

WatchRepairTech 6 · February 20, 2023

Serial Number 16213941 was reported as accurate.

WatchRepairTech 6 · February 9, 2023

Serial Number 16213941 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2022

Serial Number 16213337 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2020

Serial Number 16213379 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 25, 2020

Serial Number 16213379 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2018

Serial Number 16213047 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · February 10, 2018

Serial Number 16213628 was reported as accurate.

Urbanops 51 · July 8, 2017

Serial Number 16213930 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 26, 2017

Serial Number 16213178 was reported as accurate.

daddo46 992 · February 16, 2017

Serial Number 16213858 was reported as accurate.

rocket00 236 · April 27, 2014

Serial Number 16213246 was reported as accurate.

eparso 59 · August 9, 2013

Serial Number 16213237 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: no wind indicator present

Anonymous · July 9, 2013

Serial Number 16213727 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2012

Serial Number 16213973 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator
Elgin Grade 388 Pocket Watch