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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: 20852653
Grade: 454
Variation: Father Time
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1918
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 7 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 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: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 10458.454G7.16S2573.1615M113.O4291.L2185.21J256
Database Version: v52.245
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: 13 (1.30%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.41% Analyzing 622 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 · June 3, 2023

Serial Number 20852455 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 9, 2022

Serial Number 20852253 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2020

Serial Number 20852267 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 31, 2019

Serial Number 20852368 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indacator.

Anonymous · April 10, 2018

Serial Number 20852794 was reported as accurate.

eugene 18 · January 22, 2015

Serial Number 20852563 was reported as accurate.

eugene 18 · November 4, 2014

Serial Number 20852563 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2013

Serial Number 20852518 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: all accurate except NO WINDING INDICATOR AS NOTES
WOULD INDICATE. //ref

Anonymous · February 27, 2013

Serial Number 20852837 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2013

Serial Number 20852837 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2013

Serial Number 20852052 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: no wind indicator

Anonymous · October 29, 2012

Serial Number 20852518 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2012

Serial Number 20852541 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Does not have a winding indicator. All else is
correct. Marked Father Time on the bottom plate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · July 15, 2012

Serial Number 20852438 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: no winding indicator
Elgin Grade 454 Pocket Watch