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: 22791786
Grade: 454
Variation: Father Time
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1920
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 28 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: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 11209.454G28.16S2801.1615M158.O4776.L2248.21J287
Database Version: v52.221
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: 17 (1.70%)
$ 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 · July 9, 2023

Serial Number 22791943 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2020

Serial Number 22791451 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2019

Serial Number 22791540 was reported as accurate.

Bigbobhoss Supporter 45 · December 22, 2018

Serial Number 22791599 was reported as accurate.

jacobwalls07 143 · May 7, 2017

Serial Number 22791298 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · November 21, 2016

Serial Number 22791458 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2016

Serial Number 22791171 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 14, 2013

Serial Number 22791086 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 454 Pocket Watch