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: 17825578 Question Mark
Grade: 388 Question Mark
Variation: Father Time Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Class: 98 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1914 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 19 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 19,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 15,000 (16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI-FATHER TIME) 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: 8828.388G6.16S2125.1615M69.O3360.L2136.21J229 Question Mark
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.517 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
17 (1.70%) 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.


DocRogan43 Supporter 87 · November 18, 2023

Serial Number 17825035 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 9, 2021

Serial Number 17825851 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2021

Serial Number 17825721 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2021

Serial Number 17825239 was reported as accurate.

dschneider 3 · August 5, 2019

Serial Number 17825497 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2019

Serial Number 17825501 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · March 2, 2019

Serial Number 17825567 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2018

Serial Number 17825133 was reported as accurate.

Aquafang3388 7 · May 18, 2017

Serial Number 17825047 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 27, 2017

Serial Number 17825047 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2016

Serial Number 17825838 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: WIND INDICATOR NOT PRESENT

Acme69runner 24 · April 24, 2016

Serial Number 17825578 was reported as accurate.

VH1943 176 · September 11, 2015

Serial Number 17825766 was reported as accurate.

VH1943 176 · September 11, 2015

Serial Number 17825766 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · May 1, 2015

Serial Number 17825745 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · April 28, 2015

Serial Number 17825745 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · April 26, 2015

Serial Number 17825745 was reported as accurate.

toothsls 44 · July 5, 2014

Serial Number 17825957 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · February 19, 2014

Serial Number 17825218 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator on this SN.

Anonymous · September 22, 2012

Serial Number 17825957 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator
Elgin Grade 388 Pocket Watch