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Access Date: May 02, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 388
Father Time
Manufacturer: | Elgin |
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Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois |
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Movement Serial Number: | 16803872 |
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Grade: | 388 |
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Model: | 15 |
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Class: | 98 |
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Size: | 16s |
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Jewels: | 21j |
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Movement Configuration: | Openface |
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Movement Finish: | Nickel |
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Movement Inlay Color: | Login to View |
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Movement Setting: | Lever |
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Wind Mechanism: | Pendant |
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Plate: | 3/4 Plate |
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Double Roller: | Yes |
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Barrel: | Going |
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Train: | Login to View |
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Regulator: | Login to View |
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Pallet Jewel Material: | Sapphire |
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Standard Dial Type: | Login to View |
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Adjusted to Temperature: | Login to View |
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Railroad Grade: | Login to View |
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Wind Indicator Available: | Login to View |
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Wind Indicator Present: | Login to View |
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Wind Indicator: | Login to View |
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Case: | Various | ![]() |
Run ID: | 8151.388G5.16S1922.1615M52.O3012.L2104.21J220 | ![]() |
Data Research: |
1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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Database Version: | v52.642 | ![]() |
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Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 18 (1.80%) | ![]() |
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | -6.85% Analyzing 186 Sales | ![]() |
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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, Wind Indicator, U.S. Patents
Population Registry for This Run
Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 18 watches in the population registry for this run with 2 images.
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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.
CG12960 26 · May 28, 2024
Serial Number 16803231 was reported as accurate.
CG12960 26 · May 13, 2024
Serial Number 16803231 was reported as accurate.
MichaelB 150 · April 9, 2017
Serial Number 16803156 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · October 2, 2015
Serial Number 16803011 was reported as inaccurate.
non-Magnetic. Elgin made.
Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 308 · May 31, 2014
Serial Number 16803872 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 2, 2014
Serial Number 16803101 was reported as inaccurate.
sorrell2345 8 · November 20, 2013
Serial Number 16803277 was reported as accurate.
69abody 166 · October 26, 2013
Serial Number 16803712 was reported as accurate.
69abody 166 · October 16, 2013
Serial Number 16803712 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 16, 2013
Serial Number 16803478 was reported as inaccurate.
winding indicator.
Anonymous · August 20, 2012
Serial Number 16803316 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · April 5, 2012
Serial Number 16803011 was reported as inaccurate.
it is marked Paillard Non Magnetic Watch Co.
Chicago, IL USA on both the movement and the dial.
Damaskeening is vertical stripe only with a
piecrust edge and piecrust on winding wheels.
Other than that, it appears in every respect to be
a grade 388.

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