Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 367 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 367

Father Time

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 21098028 Question Mark
Grade: 367 Question Mark
Variation: Father Time - Free Sprung - WI Question Mark
Model: 8 Question Mark
Generation: Second Question Mark
Class: 90 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1919 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 300 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 13 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,300 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 2,300 (18S-M8-21J-ONL-A5PTI-FATHER TIME ) Question Mark
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 2,700 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Old English Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Safety Question Mark
Balance Jewel Material: Diamond Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Free-sprung Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire 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
Adjustment Tolerance: [10] 5P +/- 10 s/24hrs., Temp. +/- 3 s/16hrs., Reg. +/- 0-2 s/24hrs. Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A Question Mark
Wind Indicator Available: Yes Question Mark
Wind Indicator Present: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
Father Time
Elgin, Ill.
U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Safety Barrel
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 10558.367G9.18S3460.188M139.O4354.L2196.21J260 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.462 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
31.01 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
11.93 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.020% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (1.33%) Question Mark
Research Note: #21098135: Verified as Free-sprung with Wind Indicator (Deck Watch). #21098028: Verified as Free-sprung with Wind Indicator (Deck Watch). Data analysis indicates this run was terminated prior to full production at the factory and has been adjusted accordingly for the database. Please refer to factory serial lists for information regarding the original run.

#21098139: Reported as Free-Sprung.

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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.


pmtime Supporter 612 · June 12, 2023

Serial Number 21098139 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Listed information is correct, just confirming
that this number has the free sprung regulator
with a wind indicator.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

dcooper Supporter 230 · December 16, 2020

Serial Number 21098028 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21098028 is free sprung

eparso 59 · July 14, 2013

Serial Number 21098266 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: wind indicator present
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Elgin Grade 367 Pocket Watch