Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 374 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 374

Father Time

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 18106073 Question Mark
Grade: 374 Question Mark
Variation: Father Time Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Class: 98 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1915 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 11 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 11,000 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
Finish Pattern: Sunburst Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Serif Caps 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: 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: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Father Time
Elgin, U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Double Roller
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 9029.374G8.16S2186.1615M71.O3472.L2139.21J230 Question Mark
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.450 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
33.12 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
12.74 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.022% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
12 (1.20%) 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.


pmtime Supporter 612 · May 28, 2020

Serial Number 18106303 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Information listed is correct. Additionally,
there is a wind indicator present.

Anonymous · June 2, 2019

Serial Number 18106134 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2019

Serial Number 18106134 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I have this watch and it measures a size 18
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The Elgin Grade 374 is a 16-Size movement. The diameter measurement will need to be taken on the pillar plate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2019

Serial Number 18106134 was reported as accurate.

Wbridg10 111 · January 4, 2019

Serial Number 18106297 was reported as accurate.

Wbridg10 111 · January 1, 2019

Serial Number 18106297 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2018

Serial Number 18106426 was reported as accurate.

dnotestine 1 · January 11, 2017

Serial Number 18106073 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · March 14, 2014

Serial Number 18106476 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2013

Serial Number 18106134 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2013

Serial Number 18106423 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 374 Pocket Watch