Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 454 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 454

Father Time

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 20852653 Question Mark
Grade: 454 Question Mark
Variation: Father Time Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1918 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 52 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 64,000 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Traveling Nut (spring) Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A Question Mark
Wind Indicator: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 10459.454G7.16S2573.1615M113.O4291.L2186.21J257 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
192.69 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
74.40 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.126% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
15 (1.50%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.56% Analyzing 641 Sales Question Mark

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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.


Rcardkidz 4135 · October 24, 2024

Serial Number 20852682 was reported as accurate.

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