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: 22318754 Question Mark
Grade: 454 Question Mark
Variation: Father Time Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1920 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 23 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: 11035.454G23.16S2742.1615M147.O4659.L2236.21J282 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.470 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
29 (1.45%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.38% Analyzing 640 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 · April 30, 2022

Serial Number 22319532 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2021

Serial Number 22319582 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 20, 2020

Serial Number 22319412 was reported as accurate.

jrussell2002 105 · February 16, 2020

Serial Number 22318574 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2020

Serial Number 22319587 was reported as accurate.

Jarhead2469 9 · December 23, 2019

Serial Number 22318848 was reported as accurate.

Jarhead2469 9 · December 20, 2019

Serial Number 22318848 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 30, 2019

Serial Number 22319080 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2019

Serial Number 22319080 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2019

Serial Number 22318709 was reported as accurate.

swhite1750 29 · April 11, 2019

Serial Number 22319096 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2018

Serial Number 22319742 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2017

Serial Number 22318049 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2017

Serial Number 22319202 was reported as accurate.

robmack 2 · May 11, 2017

Serial Number 22319430 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Wind Indicator Present

RomanWatchRepair 33 · March 26, 2017

Serial Number 22318031 was reported as accurate.

RomanWatchRepair 33 · February 20, 2017

Serial Number 22318031 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2016

Serial Number 22319301 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2016

Serial Number 22319587 was reported as accurate.

sherpabob 3 · December 29, 2014

Serial Number 22318318 was reported as accurate.

shannonwhite1893 9 · August 3, 2013

Serial Number 22319096 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2013

Serial Number 22319826 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Winding indicator is not on this unit.

Anonymous · March 29, 2013

Serial Number 22319826 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2013

Serial Number 22318638 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch has no winding indicator.

Anonymous · December 1, 2012

Serial Number 22319400 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 14, 2012

Serial Number 22319921 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 14, 2012

Serial Number 22319921 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 14, 2012

Serial Number 22319921 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 14, 2012

Serial Number 22319921 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 454 Pocket Watch