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: 20030808
Grade: 388
Variation: Father Time
Model: 15
Class: 98
Estimated Production Year: 1917
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 16 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: 10096.388G16.16S2474.1615M91.O4068.L2163.21J244
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: 7 (0.70%)
$ 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 · January 3, 2024

Serial Number 20030485 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2019

Serial Number 20030609 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2018

Serial Number 20030729 was reported as accurate.

bwalder 137 · January 17, 2016

Serial Number 20030808 was reported as accurate.

bwalder 137 · January 10, 2016

Serial Number 20030808 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2014

Serial Number 20030147 was reported as accurate.

tpicket 11 · February 7, 2014

Serial Number 20030295 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 20, 2013

Serial Number 20030841 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 20030841 does not have a winding indicator

Anonymous · August 30, 2012

Serial Number 20030841 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · August 20, 2012

Serial Number 20030397 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 388 Pocket Watch