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: 19648373
Grade: 388
Variation: Father Time
Model: 15
Class: 98
Estimated Production Year: 1917
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 14 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: No
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 596408
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 9913.388G14.16S2415.1615M84.O3966.L2156.21J242
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
56.88
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: 14 (1.40%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -5.83% Analyzing 179 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.


Anonymous · December 11, 2023

Serial Number 19648044 was reported as accurate.

jesbob7 Supporter 37 · November 4, 2022

Serial Number 19648409 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2021

Serial Number 19648634 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 24, 2021

Serial Number 19648634 was reported as accurate.

jesbob7 Supporter 37 · May 23, 2021

Serial Number 19648409 was reported as accurate.

Automatic 254 · September 5, 2020

Serial Number 19648649 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 30, 2020

Serial Number 19648626 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2018

Serial Number 19648079 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 3, 2017

Serial Number 19648078 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 1, 2017

Serial Number 19648078 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Wind indicator Present? = NO

Anonymous · December 28, 2015

Serial Number 19648463 was reported as accurate.

txtimefan Supporter 101 · May 30, 2015

Serial Number 19648073 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2012

Serial Number 19648530 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator
Elgin Grade 388 Pocket Watch