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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: 23296487
Grade: 454
Variation: Father Time
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1921
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 33 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 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
Case: Various
Run ID: 11407.454G33.16S2864.1615M169.O4908.L2267.21J296
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version: v52.296
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: 10 (1.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.79% Analyzing 625 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.


chanea90 31 · 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