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: 21297451
Grade: 454
Variation: Father Time
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1919
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 12 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 Signing Style: Serif Caps
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
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
Movement Markings: Father Time
Elgin, U.S.A.
Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 10641.454G12.16S2624.1615M125.O4408.L2201.21J264
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
191.62
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
0.127%
Registry Population: 14 (1.40%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.32% Analyzing 616 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.


DocRogan43 Supporter 86 · November 18, 2023

Serial Number 21297021 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2023

Serial Number 21297665 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2022

Serial Number 21297028 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2022

Serial Number 21297693 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2021

Serial Number 21297575 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21297575 has a wind indicator.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · December 11, 2021

Serial Number 21297575 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

wgoodey 4 · September 19, 2020

Serial Number 21297359 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2020

Serial Number 21297859 was reported as accurate.

wmike565 Supporter 115 · May 6, 2019

Serial Number 21297614 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2019

Serial Number 21297129 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2018

Serial Number 21297169 was reported as accurate.

fixmenow 31 · November 23, 2017

Serial Number 21297437 was reported as accurate.

tysonni Supporter 59 · September 8, 2017

Serial Number 21297167 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · September 27, 2016

Serial Number 21297983 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · September 17, 2016

Serial Number 21297082 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2016

Serial Number 21297143 was reported as accurate.

MichaelB 150 · January 11, 2016

Serial Number 21297083 was reported as accurate.

hulburd 4 · October 27, 2015

Serial Number 21297548 was reported as accurate.

tpicket 11 · November 25, 2013

Serial Number 21297023 was reported as accurate.

lewis23 Supporter 40 · November 6, 2013

Serial Number 21297682 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 3, 2013

Serial Number 21297659 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator on 21297659. Be nice if it
did though, lol.

Anonymous · December 30, 2012

Serial Number 21297437 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 454 Pocket Watch