Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 374 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 374

Father Time

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 20212343
Grade: 374
Variation: Father Time
Model: 15
Class: 98
Estimated Production Year: 1918
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 11 of 11
Grade/Model Total Production: 11,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Sunburst
Movement Signing Style: Serif Caps
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Safety
Train: Quick
Regulator: Traveling Nut (spring)
Hairspring: Breguet
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
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A
Wind Indicator Available: Yes
Wind Indicator Present: Yes
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Movement Markings: Father Time
Elgin, U.S.A.
Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Double Roller
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 10188.374G11.16S2504.1615M99.O4125.L2171.21J247
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
33.12
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
12.74
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.022%
Registry Population: 10 (1.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -0.49% Analyzing 75 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 12, 2021

Serial Number 20212475 was reported as accurate.

Roberthunigan 25 · November 19, 2020

Serial Number 20212270 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2019

Serial Number 20212441 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 12, 2019

Serial Number 20212470 was reported as accurate.

Klinej54 22 · April 3, 2018

Serial Number 20212456 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Wind indicator present

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · August 23, 2017

Serial Number 20212403 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 13, 2014

Serial Number 20212183 was reported as accurate.

jibberyerkibber 50 · September 28, 2013

Serial Number 20212122 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch DOES have a winding indicator. Thanks!

jibberyerkibber 50 · September 28, 2013

Serial Number 20212122 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2013

Serial Number 20212122 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch does have a wind indicator. Thanks.

Anonymous · June 15, 2013

Serial Number 20212030 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 29, 2012

Serial Number 20212241 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 374 Pocket Watch