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: 21846795
Grade: 454
Variation: Father Time
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1919
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 17 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: 10854.454G17.16S2684.1615M136.O4544.L2219.21J274
Database Version: v52.245
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: 9 (0.90%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.41% Analyzing 622 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 · April 2, 2024

Serial Number 21846482 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2023

Serial Number 21846795 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 961 · November 18, 2022

Serial Number 21846748 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2021

Serial Number 21846795 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2021

Serial Number 21846795 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 24, 2019

Serial Number 21846188 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2016

Serial Number 21846892 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 12, 2015

Serial Number 21846188 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2013

Serial Number 21846358 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2013

Serial Number 21846910 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator

Anonymous · August 24, 2012

Serial Number 21846236 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2012

Serial Number 21846236 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · July 3, 2012

Serial Number 21846901 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 454 Pocket Watch