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: 22242257 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: 22 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: Unknown Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Father Time
Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 11007.454G22.16S2732.1615M145.O4640.L2234.21J281 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 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
16 (1.60%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.56% Analyzing 641 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.


cmdraven 4083 · December 21, 2022

Serial Number 22242500 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2019

Serial Number 22242728 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2019

Serial Number 22242466 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2019

Serial Number 22242360 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2019

Serial Number 22242531 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2019

Serial Number 22242853 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 21, 2018

Serial Number 22242277 was reported as accurate.

winterwolf Supporter 97 · July 13, 2018

Serial Number 22242619 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2018

Serial Number 22242420 was reported as accurate.

ampoole57 11 · March 30, 2014

Serial Number 22242667 was reported as accurate.

ampoole57 11 · March 30, 2014

Serial Number 22242667 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2013

Serial Number 22242973 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2013

Serial Number 22242973 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2013

Serial Number 22242543 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 454 Pocket Watch