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: 22880105
Grade: 454
Variation: Father Time
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1920
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 29 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: Unknown
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 11248.454G29.16S2813.1615M160.O4799.L2251.21J288
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
192.69
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
0.126%
Registry Population: 26 (1.30%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.41% Analyzing 622 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 · September 17, 2022

Serial Number 22880845 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 14, 2021

Serial Number 22880053 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2021

Serial Number 22880053 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 20, 2021

Serial Number 22880053 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2019

Serial Number 22881475 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 2, 2019

Serial Number 22880138 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2017

Serial Number 22880027 was reported as accurate.

Bleessb 32 · May 11, 2017

Serial Number 22881427 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2016

Serial Number 22880309 was reported as accurate.

GuyJLemi 33 · March 17, 2015

Serial Number 22881220 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2015

Serial Number 22880676 was reported as accurate.

69abody 166 · October 26, 2013

Serial Number 22881351 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2013

Serial Number 22880135 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 22, 2013

Serial Number 22880358 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2013

Serial Number 22881312 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator

Anonymous · January 27, 2013

Serial Number 22880227 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2013

Serial Number 22880031 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2012

Serial Number 22881068 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 29, 2012

Serial Number 22880994 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2012

Serial Number 22880961 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · July 26, 2012

Serial Number 22880111 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2012

Serial Number 22880227 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · June 2, 2012

Serial Number 22880053 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 454 Pocket Watch