Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 454 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 454

Father Time

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 20326962
Grade: 454
Variation: Father Time
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1918
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 52
Grade/Model Total Production: 64,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Serif Caps
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Traveling Nut (spring)
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: Unknown
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
Father Time
Elgin, U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Double Roller
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 10253.454G1.16S2519.1615M101.O4163.L2173.21J250
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
192.69
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
74.40
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.126%
Registry Population: 15 (1.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.64% Analyzing 620 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 · August 24, 2019

Serial Number 20326346 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3990 · November 16, 2016

Serial Number 20326315 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2015

Serial Number 20326047 was reported as accurate.

Harley505 Supporter 78 · March 19, 2015

Serial Number 20326556 was reported as accurate.

69abody 166 · October 26, 2013

Serial Number 20326719 was reported as accurate.

69abody 166 · October 13, 2013

Serial Number 20326719 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2012

Serial Number 20326708 was reported as accurate.