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: 19641204 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: 10 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: Raised 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: Father Time
Elgin, U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Double Roller
Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 9909.374G10.16S2411.1615M83.O3962.L2156.21J242 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
17 (1.70%) 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.


Joelfitz281 17 · November 7, 2024

Serial Number 19641100 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2022

Serial Number 19641129 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2021

Serial Number 19641286 was reported as accurate.

pmtime Supporter 612 · 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 612 · 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 55 · September 15, 2016

Serial Number 19641204 was reported as accurate.

mlat2012 Supporter 55 · 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