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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 374 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 374

Father Time

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 19641204
Grade: 374
Variation: Father Time
Model: 15
Class: 98
Estimated Production Year: 1917
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 10 of 11
Grade/Model Total Production: 11,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Sunburst
Movement Signing Style: Serif Caps
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Safety
Train: Quick
Regulator: Traveling Nut (spring)
Hairspring: Breguet
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
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A
Wind Indicator Available: Yes
Wind Indicator Present: Yes
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Movement Markings: Father Time
Elgin, U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Double Roller
Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
Case: Various
Run ID: 9908.374G10.16S2411.1615M83.O3962.L2155.21J241
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version: v52.354
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
33.12
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
12.74
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.022%
Registry Population: 17 (1.70%)

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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 23, 2022

Serial Number 19641129 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2021

Serial Number 19641286 was reported as accurate.

pmtime Supporter 517 · May 25, 2020

Serial Number 19641189 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The "Movement Inlay Color" is gilt (gold), not
black. Additionally, the jewel setting is a
raised gold screw-down, not flush.

pmtime Supporter 517 · December 8, 2018

Serial Number 19641343 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: wind indicator model

waaayback 2 · August 29, 2017

Serial Number 19641314 was reported as accurate.

heyclink 9 · August 6, 2017

Serial Number 19641382 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2017

Serial Number 19641482 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · February 27, 2017

Serial Number 19641432 was reported as accurate.

mlat2012 Supporter 51 · September 15, 2016

Serial Number 19641204 was reported as accurate.

mlat2012 Supporter 51 · September 30, 2015

Serial Number 19641204 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: wind indicator is present

Anonymous · June 3, 2015

Serial Number 19641421 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: wind indicator is present

TridentineCatholic 25 · December 21, 2013

Serial Number 19641423 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Up/Down - Wind Indicator present

Anonymous · November 15, 2013

Serial Number 19641332 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 20, 2012

Serial Number 19641204 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 374 Pocket Watch