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: 16213930
Grade: 388
Variation: Father Time (Blackletter)
Model: 15
Class: 98
Estimated Production Year: 1912
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 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: No
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 596408
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 7728.388G3.16S1829.1615M42.O2818.L2079.21J208
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
56.88
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: 13 (1.30%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -5.83% Analyzing 179 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.


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 991 · 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