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: 20083393
Grade: 388
Variation: Father Time
Model: 15
Class: 98
Estimated Production Year: 1918
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 17 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: 10126.388G17.16S2484.1615M93.O4085.L2165.21J245
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 29, 2022

Serial Number 20083315 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2021

Serial Number 20083439 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 16, 2021

Serial Number 20083379 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2019

Serial Number 20083172 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is a (father time)

Anonymous · October 17, 2018

Serial Number 20083393 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2018

Serial Number 20083142 was reported as accurate.

ccnumis 145 · December 29, 2016

Serial Number 20083007 was reported as accurate.

ccnumis 145 · December 22, 2016

Serial Number 20083007 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2016

Serial Number 20083873 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 27, 2016

Serial Number 20083873 was reported as accurate.

Groovysalsa 109 · January 23, 2016

Serial Number 20083428 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator present

Anonymous · January 4, 2016

Serial Number 20083483 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2014

Serial Number 20083116 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2013

Serial Number 20083676 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: NO - Winding Indicator

Anonymous · February 20, 2013

Serial Number 20083989 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2013

Serial Number 20083989 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2012

Serial Number 20083310 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · July 28, 2012

Serial Number 20083310 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 388 Pocket Watch