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: 21526145
Grade: 454
Variation: Father Time
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1919
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 15 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: Unknown
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 10734.454G15.16S2651.1615M130.O4467.L2207.21J267
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.


Anonymous · March 16, 2022

Serial Number 21526727 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · August 30, 2018

Serial Number 21526145 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · June 6, 2018

Serial Number 21526513 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2018

Serial Number 21526679 was reported as accurate.

yoader Supporter 1 · August 21, 2017

Serial Number 21526895 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · September 24, 2016

Serial Number 21526226 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2016

Serial Number 21526226 was reported as accurate.

Bulldog1964 7 · August 19, 2016

Serial Number 21526056 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 24, 2014

Serial Number 21526945 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2014

Serial Number 21526836 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 454 Pocket Watch