Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 18106366 (Grade 374)

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Access Date: November 26, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 374

Father Time

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	18106366
Grade:	374
Variation:	Father Time
Model:	15
Class:	98
Estimated Production Year:	1915
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	8 of 11
Grade/Model Total Production:	11,000
Size:	16s
Jewels:	21j
Jewel Material:	Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting:	Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Finish Pattern:	Sunburst
Movement Signing Style:	Serif Caps
Movement Inlay Color:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Double Roller:	Yes
Barrel:	Safety
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Traveling Nut (spring)
Hairspring:	Breguet
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
Railroad Grade Classification:	Class A
Wind Indicator Available:	Yes
Wind Indicator Present:	Yes
U.S. Patents:	77078, 596407, 596408
Movement Markings:	Father Time Elgin, U.S.A. 21 Jewels Adjusted 5 Positions Double Roller
Case:	Various
Run ID:	9029.374G8.16S2186.1615M71.O3472.L2139.21J230
Data Research:	1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.462
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	33.12
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	12.74
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.022%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	12 (1.20%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 374

Target Profile: 16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI-FATHER TIME

Elgin Grade 374 (All Variations): 11,000 ETP

16S: 11,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 374

16S-M15: 11,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 374, Model 15

16S-M15-21J: 11,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 374, Model 15, 21 Jewels

16S-M15-21J-ONL: 11,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 374, Model 15, 21 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel

16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI: 11,000 100.00%

16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI-FATHER TIME: 11,000 100.00%

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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.