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: 23385040
Grade: 454
Variation: Father Time
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1921
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 34 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: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 11437.454G34.16S2874.1615M171.O4926.L2270.21J297
Database Version: v52.219
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: 9 (0.90%)
$ 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.


Anonymous · January 14, 2022

Serial Number 23385016 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2019

Serial Number 23385870 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 29, 2018

Serial Number 23385107 was reported as accurate.

nicnic Supporter 376 · April 13, 2018

Serial Number 23385684 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2016

Serial Number 23385312 was reported as accurate.

Sabrejet 14 · February 6, 2016

Serial Number 23385575 was reported as accurate.

pwdmbj Supporter 552 · January 19, 2016

Serial Number 23385290 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2016

Serial Number 23385575 was reported as accurate.

kerry104 4 · December 23, 2015

Serial Number 23385040 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 22, 2014

Serial Number 23385651 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2013

Serial Number 23385767 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2013

Serial Number 23385417 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I own 23385417. No winding indicator.
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Anonymous · February 21, 2013

Serial Number 23385767 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2013

Serial Number 23385767 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2013

Serial Number 23385586 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: no winding indicator, thank you

Anonymous · April 25, 2012

Serial Number 23385913 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine does not have Winding Indicator. Thank you
for the database.
Elgin Grade 454 Pocket Watch