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Access Date: December 24, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
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 |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 10642.454G12.16S2624.1615M125.O4408.L2202.21J265 | |
| Data Research: |
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.526 | |
| 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: Scoped for This Run Only | 15 (1.50%) | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | -3.56% Analyzing 641 Sales | |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 454
Target Profile: 16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI-FATHER TIME
| Elgin Grade 454 (All Variations): 64,000 ETP |
| 16S: 64,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 454 |
| 16S-M15: 64,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 454, Model 15 |
| 16S-M15-21J: 64,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 454, Model 15, 21 Jewels |
| 16S-M15-21J-ONL: 64,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 454, Model 15, 21 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel |
| 16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI: 64,000 100.00% |
| 16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI-FATHER TIME: 64,000 100.00% |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 15 watches in the population registry for this run with 4 images.
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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 87 · 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.
Anonymous · December 11, 2021
Serial Number 21297575 was reported as inaccurate.
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 4083 · 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.
did though, lol.
Anonymous · December 30, 2012
Serial Number 21297437 was reported as accurate.
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