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: 21234587
Grade: 454
Variation: Father Time
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1919
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 11 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 Available: Yes
Wind Indicator Present: Mixed
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 10614.454G11.16S2614.1615M123.O4391.L2199.21J263
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: 16 (1.60%)
$ 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.


pinkdrill Supporter 98 · October 16, 2023

Serial Number 21234111 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · 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 Supporter 112 · February 6, 2020

Serial Number 21234643 was reported as accurate.

TimPsaledakis 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