Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 454 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 454

Father Time

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 23213682 Question Mark
Grade: 454 Question Mark
Variation: Father Time Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1921 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 32 of 52 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 64,000 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Mixed Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Traveling Nut (spring) Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A Question Mark
Wind Indicator: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Father Time
Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 11373.454G32.16S2854.1615M167.O4884.L2265.21J295 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.517 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
192.69 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
74.40 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.126% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
31 (1.55%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.56% Analyzing 641 Sales Question Mark

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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.


pmtime Supporter 612 · April 29, 2024

Serial Number 23214191 was reported as accurate.

23Greenwich Supporter 252 · 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