Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 391 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 391 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 391

"Father Time" or "B.W. Raymond"

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 17269683 Question Mark
Grade: 391 Question Mark
Variation: Mixed Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Class: 98 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1913 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 9 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 4,000 (16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI-MIXED) 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 Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Safety Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Traveling Nut (spring) Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet 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
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A Question Mark
Wind Indicator Available: Yes Question Mark
Wind Indicator Present: Mixed Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 8453.391G9.16S2000.1615M59.O3170.L2119.21J225 Question Mark
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.445 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
27.09 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
10.41 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.018% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
11 (1.10%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0.74% Analyzing 80 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 · February 14, 2022

Serial Number 17269938 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2020

Serial Number 17269009 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2019

Serial Number 17269181 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 25, 2019

Serial Number 17269980 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2019

Serial Number 17269664 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2019

Serial Number 17269283 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2018

Serial Number 17269037 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 17, 2018

Serial Number 17269037 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2017

Serial Number 17269856 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2017

Serial Number 17269624 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hi, this watch is a B.W. Raymond and dose not have
a wind indicator.

Anonymous · July 13, 2016

Serial Number 17269138 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is marked Father Time and has a up/down
indicator

Anonymous · April 3, 2013

Serial Number 17269409 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 21, 2012

Serial Number 17269900 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 391 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 391 Pocket Watch