Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 23551738 (Grade 454)

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Access Date: April 24, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 454

Father Time

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	23551738
Grade:	454
Variation:	Father Time
Model:	15
Estimated Production Year:	1921
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	36 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:	11496.454G36.16S2893.1615M175.O4963.L2274.21J299
Database Version:	v52.245
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:	15 (1.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-4.41% Analyzing 622 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 454

Target Profile: 16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI-FATHER TIME

Elgin Grade 454 (All Variations): 64,000 ETP

16S: 64,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 454

16S-M15: 64,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 454, Model 15

16S-M15-21J: 64,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 454, Model 15, 21 Jewels

16S-M15-21J-ONL: 64,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 454, Model 15, 21 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel

16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI: 64,000 100.00%

16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI-FATHER TIME: 64,000 100.00%

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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 · October 12, 2023

Serial Number 23551222 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2023

Serial Number 23551516 was reported as accurate.

jesbob7 Supporter 37 · August 11, 2023

Serial Number 23551283 was reported as accurate.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 366 · January 4, 2022

Serial Number 23551562 was reported as accurate.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 366 · January 4, 2022

Serial Number 23551562 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 19, 2021

Serial Number 23551173 was reported as accurate.