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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: 23296487 Question Mark
Grade: 454 Question Mark
Variation: Father Time Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1921 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 33 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 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 Available: Yes Question Mark
Wind Indicator Present: Unknown Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 11408.454G33.16S2864.1615M169.O4908.L2268.21J297 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.547 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
192.77 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
10 (1.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.21% Analyzing 643 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.


chanea90 32 · August 22, 2022

Serial Number 23296544 was reported as accurate.

rafterman 29 · December 15, 2019

Serial Number 23296487 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2019

Serial Number 23296408 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Instead of train bridge its says father time. And
instead of barrel bridge it says 21 jewels and the
serial number. I also does not have the word cock
inscribed. I would love to send a picture.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Those are simply labels on the model diagram and do not indicate the markings on the movement. Feel free to upload images of your watch using these instructions: https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/blog/2017/08/08/how-can-i-upload-photos-of-my-watch-to-the-pocket-watch-database/

Anonymous · May 31, 2018

Serial Number 23296848 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2017

Serial Number 23296930 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 28, 2014

Serial Number 23296566 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 22, 2013

Serial Number 23296445 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 22, 2013

Serial Number 23296445 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2013

Serial Number 23296220 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2012

Serial Number 23296057 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 454 Pocket Watch