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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: 21924563
Grade: 454
Variation: Father Time
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1919
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 18 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: Mixed
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 10884.454G18.16S2693.1615M138.O4563.L2223.21J276
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: 13 (1.30%)
$ 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 · August 11, 2021

Serial Number 21924244 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2021

Serial Number 21924244 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2021

Serial Number 21924539 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2020

Serial Number 21924087 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 29, 2019

Serial Number 21924696 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 1, 2019

Serial Number 21924860 was reported as accurate.

bogus22 Supporter 83 · March 29, 2019

Serial Number 21924860 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · November 23, 2018

Serial Number 21924639 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2017

Serial Number 21924110 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · January 20, 2017

Serial Number 21924110 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · January 20, 2017

Serial Number 21924110 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The wind indicator is present on this watch.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · January 20, 2017

Serial Number 21924110 was reported as accurate.

WhiteGuy56 1 · January 10, 2017

Serial Number 21924110 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2017

Serial Number 21924110 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 27, 2016

Serial Number 21924535 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2016

Serial Number 21924531 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: All is correct except mine does not have a wind
indicator.

Anonymous · October 6, 2014

Serial Number 21924176 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Indicator is present. Otherwise correct.

Anonymous · August 29, 2013

Serial Number 21924090 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 454 Pocket Watch