Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 20151373 (Grade 388)

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Access Date: February 07, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 388

Father Time

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	20151373
Grade:	388
Variation:	Father Time
Model:	15
Class:	98
Estimated Production Year:	1918
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	18 of 19
Grade/Model Total Production:	19,000
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 Available:	Yes
Wind Indicator Present:	Unknown
U.S. Patents:	596407, 77078, 596408
Case:	Various
Run ID:	10164.388G18.16S2497.1615M97.O4109.L2170.21J247
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.606
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: Scoped for This Run Only	12 (1.20%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-2.68% Analyzing 185 Sales

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