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: 19263735
Grade: 388
Variation: Father Time
Model: 15
Class: 98
Estimated Production Year: 1917
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 11 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: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 9729.388G11.16S2354.1615M77.O3853.L2146.21J236
Database Version: v52.245
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: 11 (1.10%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -7.89% 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.


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 399 · April 3, 2020

Serial Number 19263194 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3991 · 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 51 · 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