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: 23213129
Grade: 454
Variation: Father Time
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1921
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 32 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: Mixed
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 Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 11372.454G32.16S2854.1615M167.O4884.L2264.21J294
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: 29 (1.45%)
$ 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.


23Greenwich Supporter 186 · July 29, 2022

Serial Number 23213915 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2021

Serial Number 23213331 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 28, 2021

Serial Number 23214068 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · January 29, 2019

Serial Number 23214918 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2018

Serial Number 23213386 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · November 23, 2018

Serial Number 23213129 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2018

Serial Number 23213129 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 12, 2018

Serial Number 23213075 was reported as accurate.

nnkbros90 28 · August 1, 2016

Serial Number 23213175 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2016

Serial Number 23213591 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2015

Serial Number 23214901 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator.

03171944 26 · March 6, 2015

Serial Number 23214439 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 18, 2014

Serial Number 23213839 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 1, 2014

Serial Number 23214148 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2014

Serial Number 23214439 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2014

Serial Number 23214439 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2012

Serial Number 23214069 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · July 15, 2012

Serial Number 23213962 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: no winding indicator
Elgin Grade 454 Pocket Watch