Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 454 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 454

Father Time

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 21924573 Question Mark
Grade: 454 Question Mark
Variation: Father Time Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1919 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 18 of 52 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 64,000 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Traveling Nut (spring) Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A Question Mark
Wind Indicator Available: Yes Question Mark
Wind Indicator Present: Mixed Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 10885.454G18.16S2693.1615M138.O4563.L2224.21J277 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.452 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
192.69 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
74.40 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.126% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
13 (1.30%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.38% Analyzing 638 Sales Question Mark

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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 4083 · 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