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: 22319112
Grade: 454
Variation: Father Time
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1920
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 23 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 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
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 11034.454G23.16S2742.1615M147.O4659.L2235.21J281
Database Version: v52.219
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: 28 (1.40%)
$ 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 · 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 94 · 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 27 · 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