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: 19263735 Question Mark
Grade: 388 Question Mark
Variation: Father Time Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Class: 98 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1917 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 11 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: 9730.388G11.16S2354.1615M77.O3853.L2147.21J237 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.526 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
11 (1.10%) 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.


Anonymous · April 4, 2023

Serial Number 19263645 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 6, 2021

Serial Number 19263580 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2021

Serial Number 19263194 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 408 · April 3, 2020

Serial Number 19263194 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · May 4, 2018

Serial Number 19263784 was reported as accurate.

nnkbros90 28 · March 25, 2017

Serial Number 19263890 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2016

Serial Number 19263738 was reported as accurate.

mlat2012 Supporter 55 · September 30, 2015

Serial Number 19263735 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator.

Anonymous · July 3, 2015

Serial Number 19263508 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2014

Serial Number 19263016 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2014

Serial Number 19263448 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2013

Serial Number 19263418 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 5, 2013

Serial Number 19263418 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 1, 2013

Serial Number 19263418 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: not a wind indicator

Anonymous · June 1, 2013

Serial Number 19263418 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2012

Serial Number 19263861 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: no winding indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · November 11, 2012

Serial Number 19263471 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No Wind Indicator on this one.
Elgin Grade 388 Pocket Watch