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: 19717841
Grade: 388
Variation: Father Time
Model: 15
Class: 98
Estimated Production Year: 1917
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 15 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: 9946.388G15.16S2426.1615M85.O3984.L2157.21J243
Database Version: v52.245
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: 12 (1.20%)
$ 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.


Anonymous · October 29, 2021

Serial Number 19717426 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 13, 2021

Serial Number 19717972 was reported as accurate.

darkstar 247 · November 14, 2019

Serial Number 19717359 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2019

Serial Number 19717983 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2019

Serial Number 19717634 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2019

Serial Number 19717634 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 4, 2018

Serial Number 19717747 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 27, 2018

Serial Number 19717138 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2017

Serial Number 19717983 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3991 · May 21, 2017

Serial Number 19717983 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3991 · November 16, 2016

Serial Number 19717983 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2015

Serial Number 19717255 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2015

Serial Number 19717570 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2015

Serial Number 19717570 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3991 · December 6, 2014

Serial Number 19717216 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · June 7, 2013

Serial Number 19.717.821 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2013

Serial Number 19717744 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2013

Serial Number 19717247 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 388 Pocket Watch