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Access Date: April 12, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 388
Father Time
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 19576204 | |
| Grade: | 388 | |
| Variation: | Father Time | |
| Model: | 15 | |
| Class: | 98 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1917 | |
| Run Quantity: | 1,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 13 of 19 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 19,000 | |
| 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 | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 9880.388G13.16S2402.1615M82.O3948.L2155.21J241 | |
| Data Research: |
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.636 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 57.57 | |
| 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: Scoped for This Run Only | 13 (1.30%) | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | -6.85% Analyzing 186 Sales | |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 13 watches in the population registry for this run with 4 images.
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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.
23Greenwich Supporter 274 · July 31, 2023
Serial Number 19576452 was reported as inaccurate.
No further details were submitted with the report.
Anonymous · June 21, 2023
Serial Number 19576557 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 24, 2021
Serial Number 19576970 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 18, 2020
Serial Number 19576639 was reported as accurate.
Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 308 · May 31, 2020
Serial Number 19576762 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 22, 2014
Serial Number 19576661 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 7, 2012
Serial Number 19576863 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: no winding indicator
