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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: 23635050
Grade: 454
Variation: Father Time
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1921
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 37 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
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 11533.454G37.16S2905.1615M178.O4987.L2279.21J300
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: 18 (1.80%)
$ 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 · November 30, 2023

Serial Number 23635981 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 24, 2019

Serial Number 23635070 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 24, 2018

Serial Number 23635615 was reported as accurate.

ANNABELL 1 · July 3, 2018

Serial Number 23635838 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2015

Serial Number 23635838 was reported as accurate.

wootang 11 · April 1, 2015

Serial Number 23635050 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator

Anonymous · March 4, 2015

Serial Number 23635838 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2014

Serial Number 23635848 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2014

Serial Number 23635848 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 26, 2014

Serial Number 23635191 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Pike1995 1 · June 12, 2014

Serial Number 23635848 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 12, 2014

Serial Number 23635848 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2014

Serial Number 23635776 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 11, 2013

Serial Number 23635773 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2013

Serial Number 23635863 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 5, 2012

Serial Number 23635495 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 454 Pocket Watch