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: 18616824
Grade: 388
Variation: Father Time
Model: 15
Class: 98
Estimated Production Year: 1916
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 10 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 Signing Style: Serif Caps
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 Available: Yes
Wind Indicator Present: Unknown
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 596408
Movement Markings: Father Time
Elgin, U.S.A.
Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
21 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Double Roller
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 9360.388G10.16S2287.1615M76.O3633.L2143.21J233
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
56.88
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: 14 (1.40%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -5.83% Analyzing 179 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.


cjbrem Supporter 499 · May 9, 2023

Serial Number 18616675 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2023

Serial Number 18616563 was reported as accurate.

Chronified Supporter 212 · February 3, 2021

Serial Number 18616303 was reported as accurate.

bomhoff 1 · March 20, 2019

Serial Number 18616999 was reported as accurate.

corebit 24 · December 23, 2018

Serial Number 18616886 was reported as accurate.

corebit 24 · December 23, 2018

Serial Number 18616886 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2018

Serial Number 18616034 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2018

Serial Number 18616177 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2016

Serial Number 18616717 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · August 14, 2016

Serial Number 18616064 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 14, 2015

Serial Number 18616699 was reported as accurate.

jakester1042 93 · September 7, 2014

Serial Number 18616109 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2013

Serial Number 18616067 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 388 Pocket Watch