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: 23128865
Grade: 454
Variation: Father Time
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1921
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 31 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 Signing Style: Casual Script
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 Available: Yes
Wind Indicator Present: Unknown
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
Father Time
21 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 11341.454G31.16S2843.1615M164.O4862.L2260.21J293
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: 18 (1.80%)
$ 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.


updown655 25 · December 4, 2022

Serial Number 23128739 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2022

Serial Number 23128557 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 29, 2020

Serial Number 23128132 was reported as accurate.

Seanrh10 2 · July 16, 2019

Serial Number 23128871 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2019

Serial Number 23128306 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2018

Serial Number 23128794 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2017

Serial Number 23128425 was reported as accurate.

oilseed Supporter 469 · November 11, 2017

Serial Number 23128425 was reported as accurate.

Rgarst 8 · September 28, 2016

Serial Number 23128865 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2015

Serial Number 23128188 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2014

Serial Number 23128982 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2013

Serial Number 23128466 was reported as accurate.

cornpond 1 · July 18, 2013

Serial Number 23128560 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2013

Serial Number 23128908 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2012

Serial Number 23128550 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No Winding Indicator
Elgin Grade 454 Pocket Watch