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: 21999399
Grade: 454
Variation: Father Time
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1919
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 19 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: Mixed
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: Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.
U.S.A.
Father Time
21 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 10915.454G19.16S2703.1615M140.O4584.L2226.21J277
Database Version: v52.221
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: 17 (1.70%)
$ 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 · September 23, 2020

Serial Number 21999460 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2020

Serial Number 21999460 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 6, 2020

Serial Number 21999805 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · July 4, 2019

Serial Number 21999241 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · July 4, 2019

Serial Number 21999241 was reported as accurate.

wmike565 Supporter 115 · March 11, 2019

Serial Number 21999003 was reported as accurate.

toothsls 44 · April 28, 2014

Serial Number 21999812 was reported as accurate.

rwjwatch 30 · March 13, 2014

Serial Number 21999199 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch has a wind indicator, but all other
information was correct. - rwjwatch

Anonymous · March 18, 2013

Serial Number 21999717 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator

Anonymous · December 18, 2012

Serial Number 21999152 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2012

Serial Number 21999717 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2012

Serial Number 21999152 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 454 Pocket Watch