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: 22167187 Question Mark
Grade: 454 Question Mark
Variation: Father Time Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1920 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 21 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 Signing Style: Casual Script Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt 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
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
Father Time
21 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 10977.454G21.16S2724.1615M143.O4621.L2232.21J280 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.516 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): -3.56% Analyzing 641 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #22167343 Verified with Wind Indicator

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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 · November 15, 2023

Serial Number 22167511 was reported as accurate.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 377 · June 19, 2022

Serial Number 22167165 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 18, 2020

Serial Number 22167053 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · August 18, 2019

Serial Number 22167340 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2017

Serial Number 22167943 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Wind indicator not present

Anonymous · September 11, 2016

Serial Number 22167041 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: wind indicator not present

Anonymous · July 13, 2016

Serial Number 22167375 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Winding indicator. Yes
Elgin Grade 454 Pocket Watch