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: 17825957
Grade: 388
Variation: Father Time
Model: 15
Class: 98
Estimated Production Year: 1914
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 19
Grade/Model Total Production: 19,000
Variant Est. Production: 15,000 (16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI-FATHER TIME)
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: 8827.388G6.16S2125.1615M69.O3360.L2135.21J228
Database Version: v52.270
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: 17 (1.70%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -10.62% 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.


DocRogan43 Supporter 86 · 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