Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 23128877 (Grade 454)

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Access Date: December 30, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 454

Father Time

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	23128877
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
Case:	Various
Run ID:	11342.454G31.16S2843.1615M164.O4862.L2261.21J294
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.528
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: Scoped for This Run Only	19 (1.90%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-3.56% Analyzing 641 Sales

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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%

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