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: 23466146
Grade: 454
Variation: Father Time
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1921
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 35 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: Mixed
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 11466.454G35.16S2883.1615M173.O4944.L2272.21J298
Database Version: v52.221
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: 33 (1.65%)
$ 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.


Ranger56 2 · April 8, 2021

Serial Number 23466333 was reported as accurate.

wmike565 Supporter 115 · January 13, 2021

Serial Number 23465074 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2020

Serial Number 23466700 was reported as accurate.

tblue65 1 · December 4, 2019

Serial Number 23465612 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2019

Serial Number 23465306 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2019

Serial Number 23465306 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2019

Serial Number 23466264 was reported as accurate.

GPa212 174 · July 7, 2018

Serial Number 23465869 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 14, 2017

Serial Number 23466088 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 22, 2015

Serial Number 23466333 was reported as accurate.

redsox1 74 · November 20, 2014

Serial Number 23466332 was reported as accurate.

txtimefan Supporter 101 · November 20, 2013

Serial Number 23466019 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 17, 2013

Serial Number 23465950 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Has a wind indicator

Anonymous · April 27, 2013

Serial Number 23465869 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2013

Serial Number 23465869 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2012

Serial Number 23466294 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This model does not have the winding indicator
Elgin Grade 454 Pocket Watch