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Access Date: November 09, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 454
Father Time
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 21686705 | |
| Grade: | 454 | |
| Variation: | Father Time | |
| Model: | 15 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1919 | |
| Run Quantity: | 1,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 16 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: | 10793.454G16.16S2666.1615M133.O4505.L2214.21J272 | |
| Data Research: |
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.428 | |
| 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 | 16 (1.60%) | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | -2.75% Analyzing 636 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 16 watches in the population registry for this run with 3 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.
KaskoTimeInc 4 · March 27, 2020
Serial Number 21686099 was reported as accurate.
Moewatch 1 · February 4, 2020
Serial Number 21686099 was reported as accurate.
Moewatch 1 · February 4, 2020
Serial Number 21686099 was reported as accurate.
Thwhuntlaw1980 2 · February 11, 2019
Serial Number 21686620 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 11, 2017
Serial Number 21686090 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: It does have wind indicator
Anonymous · July 16, 2016
Serial Number 21686342 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 13, 2016
Serial Number 21686342 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 29, 2013
Serial Number 21686440 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: All information is accurate with the exception of
the Winding Indicator. There is no additional dial
for the Winding Indicator.
the Winding Indicator. There is no additional dial
for the Winding Indicator.
Anonymous · April 19, 2013
Serial Number 21686440 was reported as accurate.
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