Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 21825148 (Grade 367)

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Access Date: June 05, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 367

Father Time, Freesprung

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	21825148
Grade:	367
Variation:	Father Time - Free Sprung
Model:	8
Generation:	Second
Class:	90
Estimated Production Year:	1919
Run Quantity:	500
Grade/Model Run:	11 of 13
Grade/Model Total Production:	10,300
Variant Est. Production:	2,300 (18S-M8-21J-ONL-A5PTI-FATHER TIME )
Grade/Model Unrealized Production:	2,700
Size:	18s
Jewels:	21j
Jewel Material:	Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond
Jewel Setting:	Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Signing Style:	Old English
Movement Inlay Color:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Double Roller:	Yes
Barrel:	Safety
Balance Jewel Material:	Diamond
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Freesprung
Hairspring:	Breguet
Pallet Jewel Material:	Sapphire
Standard Dial Type:	Double-Sunk
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Position:	Yes
Adjusted # of Positions:	5
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism:	Yes
Adjustment Tolerance:	[10] 5P +/- 10 s/24hrs., Temp. +/- 3 s/16hrs., Reg. +/- 0-2 s/24hrs.
Railroad Grade:	Yes
Railroad Grade Classification:	Class A
Wind Indicator Available:	Yes
Wind Indicator Present:	Yes
U.S. Patents:	77078, 596407, 596408
Movement Markings:	Father Time Elgin, Ill. U.S.A. Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co. U.S.A. 21 Jewels Adjusted 5 Positions
Case:	Various
Run ID:	10845.367G13.18S3495.188M143.O4536.L2218.21J273
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.693
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Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	6 (1.20%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	17.24% Analyzing 65 Sales
Research Note: Data analysis indicates this run was terminated prior to full production at the factory and has been adjusted accordingly for the database. Please refer to factory serial lists for information regarding the original run.

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