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: 16409517
Grade: 388
Variation: Father Time (Blackletter)
Model: 15
Class: 98
Estimated Production Year: 1912
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 19
Grade/Model Total Production: 19,000
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: 7859.388G4.16S1860.1615M47.O2880.L2090.21J215
Database Version: v52.235
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: 10 (1.00%)
$ 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.


tsapala 97 · December 13, 2018

Serial Number 16409268 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · November 5, 2018

Serial Number 16409152 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · November 4, 2018

Serial Number 16409152 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 21, 2017

Serial Number 16409893 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · October 7, 2016

Serial Number 16409974 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2016

Serial Number 16409746 was reported as accurate.

Groovysalsa 109 · November 8, 2015

Serial Number 16409117 was reported as accurate.

Groovysalsa 109 · October 10, 2015

Serial Number 16409117 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator present

Rebelyell 11 · July 25, 2015

Serial Number 16409940 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2015

Serial Number 16409673 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2015

Serial Number 16409053 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2015

Serial Number 16409053 was reported as accurate.

Steve1 13 · December 1, 2014

Serial Number 16409794 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2014

Serial Number 16409117 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · March 8, 2014

Serial Number 16409829 was reported as accurate.

nd01ken 4 · December 21, 2013

Serial Number 16409517 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2013

Serial Number 16409517 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2013

Serial Number 16409845 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2012

Serial Number 16409994 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2012

Serial Number 16409929 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · May 3, 2012

Serial Number 16409994 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 388 Pocket Watch