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: 21234111 Question Mark
Grade: 454 Question Mark
Variation: Father Time Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1919 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 11 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 Available: Yes Question Mark
Wind Indicator Present: Mixed Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 10615.454G11.16S2614.1615M123.O4391.L2200.21J264 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.462 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
17 (1.70%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.38% Analyzing 638 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.


ke4oqw Supporter 3 · September 23, 2024

Serial Number 21234413 was reported as accurate.

ke4oqw Supporter 3 · September 22, 2024

Serial Number 21234413 was reported as accurate.

tctimepieces Supporter 112 · October 16, 2023

Serial Number 21234111 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · October 2, 2023

Serial Number 21234111 was reported as accurate.

Chronified Supporter 212 · November 15, 2021

Serial Number 21234587 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Wind indicator present on this movement
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

ceocbeck 112 · February 6, 2020

Serial Number 21234643 was reported as accurate.

TimPsaledakis Supporter 28 · July 4, 2019

Serial Number 21234168 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2018

Serial Number 21234813 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 1, 2016

Serial Number 21234138 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2014

Serial Number 21234668 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · June 3, 2014

Serial Number 21234810 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator on this SN

Anonymous · August 19, 2013

Serial Number 21234884 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2013

Serial Number 21234884 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2013

Serial Number 21234884 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2013

Serial Number 21234506 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2013

Serial Number 21234138 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: no wind indicator.
Elgin Grade 454 Pocket Watch