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: 19311371 Question Mark
Grade: 374 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: 9 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: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
Father Time
Elgin, U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Double Roller
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 9756.374G9.16S2363.1615M78.O3871.L2148.21J238 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 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
13 (1.30%) 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 · February 9, 2022

Serial Number 19311027 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2020

Serial Number 19311120 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 15, 2019

Serial Number 19311130 was reported as accurate.

TimeAntiquarian Founder Research Expert Historian Top Contributor Supporter 171 · May 4, 2018

Serial Number 19311218 was reported as accurate.

Bruce1960 26 · March 2, 2018

Serial Number 19311433 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2017

Serial Number 19311120 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Wind indicator IS present

Anonymous · February 25, 2016

Serial Number 19311034 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 30, 2016

Serial Number 19311097 was reported as accurate.

watchman992 23 · October 16, 2015

Serial Number 19311135 was reported as accurate.

jibberyerkibber 50 · November 24, 2013

Serial Number 19311277 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch DOES have a winding indicator.

Anonymous · April 3, 2013

Serial Number 19311280 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2013

Serial Number 19311151 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 374 Pocket Watch