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Access Date: June 06, 2023
From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 454
Father Time
Manufacturer: | Elgin | ![]() |
Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | ![]() |
Movement Serial Number: | 22628603 | ![]() |
Grade: | 454 | ![]() |
Variation: | Father Time | ![]() |
Model: | 15 | ![]() |
Estimated Production Year: | 1920 | ![]() |
Run Quantity: | 1,000 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Run: | 26 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 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: | No | ![]() |
U.S. Patents: | 77078, 596407, 596408 | ![]() |
Movement Markings: | Father Time Elgin Natl Watch Co. U.S.A. 21 Jewels Adjusted 4 Positions |
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Data Research: |
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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Case: | Various | ![]() |
Database Version: | v50.865 | ![]() |
Advanced Metrics | ||
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 185.99 | ![]() |
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: | 11 (1.10%) | ![]() |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 454
Target Profile: 16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI-FATHER TIME
Elgin Grade 454 (All Variations): 64,000 ETP |
16S: 64,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 454 |
16S-M15: 64,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 454, Model 15 |
16S-M15-21J: 64,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 454, Model 15, 21 Jewels |
16S-M15-21J-ONL: 64,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 454, Model 15, 21 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel |
16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI: 64,000 100.00% |
16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI-FATHER TIME: 64,000 100.00% |
Population Registry for This Run
Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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1 | 22628004 | #4 | Marketplace | July 29, 2018 | |
2 | 22628034 | #34 | Marketplace | October 24, 2020 | |
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![]() Image Credit: tsullivan |
22628079 | #79 | Collection | May 23, 2015 |
4 | 22628171 | #171 | Marketplace | September 01, 2021 | |
5 | 22628222 | #222 | Marketplace | November 08, 2013 | |
6 | 22628352 | #352 | Marketplace | July 15, 2016 | |
7 | 22628553 | #553 | Marketplace | March 16, 2022 | |
8 | 22628562 | #562 | Marketplace | January 03, 2020 | |
9 |
![]() Image Credit: RedProphet |
22628603 | #603 | Collection | April 30, 2014 |
10 | 22628796 | #796 | Marketplace | December 16, 2012 | |
11 | 22628816 | #816 | Collection | June 08, 2021 | |
Standard Deviation of Known Examples: 299.51 (Expected: 288.82, Δ10.69/1.07%) |
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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.
bjeans01 Supporter 46 · November 12, 2020
Serial Number 22628687 was reported as accurate.
Derekharth 6 · December 30, 2016
Serial Number 22628582 was reported as accurate.
tsullivan 18 · May 23, 2015
Serial Number 22628079 was reported as accurate.

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