Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 23214439 (Grade 454)

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Access Date: June 02, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 454

Father Time

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	23214439
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 Available:	Yes
Wind Indicator Present:	No
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
Case:	Various
Run ID:	11373.454G32.16S2854.1615M167.O4884.L2265.21J295
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.686
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