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: 19462101
Grade: 388
Variation: Father Time
Model: 15
Class: 98
Estimated Production Year: 1917
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 12 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 Available: Yes
Wind Indicator Present: Unknown
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 596408
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 9824.388G12.16S2387.1615M81.O3919.L2151.21J238
Database Version: v52.235
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: 13 (1.30%)
$ 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.


jimsglass1 4 · February 13, 2020

Serial Number 19462670 was reported as accurate.

jimsglass1 4 · February 4, 2020

Serial Number 19462670 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2019

Serial Number 19462288 was reported as accurate.

von1943 Supporter 371 · November 3, 2016

Serial Number 19462378 was reported as accurate.

von1943 Supporter 371 · November 3, 2016

Serial Number 19462378 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2015

Serial Number 19462670 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 28, 2014

Serial Number 19462362 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2014

Serial Number 19462362 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2014

Serial Number 19462362 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2014

Serial Number 19462685 was reported as accurate.

biglicker18 1 · February 5, 2014

Serial Number 19462634 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 20, 2013

Serial Number 19462429 was reported as accurate.

mtucker81 12 · September 15, 2013

Serial Number 19462101 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2012

Serial Number 19462221 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · May 29, 2012

Serial Number 19462016 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 388 Pocket Watch