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Access Date: May 22, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 454
Father Time
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |
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| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois |
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| Movement Serial Number: | 23801916 |
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| Grade: | 454 |
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| Variation: | Father Time |
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| Model: | 15 |
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| Estimated Production Year: | 1921 |
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| Run Quantity: | 1,000 |
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| Grade/Model Run: | 39 of 52 |
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| Grade/Model Total Production: | 64,000 |
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| Size: | 16s |
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| Jewels: | 21j |
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| Jewel Material: | Ruby & Sapphire |
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| Jewel Setting: | Gold Settings (Screw-Set) |
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| Movement Configuration: | Openface |
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| Movement Finish: | Nickel |
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| Movement Signing Style: | Mixed |
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| Movement Inlay Color: | Gilt |
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| Movement Setting: | Lever |
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| Wind Mechanism: | Pendant |
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| Plate: | 3/4 Plate |
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| Double Roller: | Yes |
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| Barrel: | Going |
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| Train: | Quick |
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| Regulator: | Traveling Nut (spring) |
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| Standard Dial Type: | Double-Sunk |
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| Adjusted: | Yes |
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| Adjusted to Position: | Yes |
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| Adjusted # of Positions: | 5 |
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| Adjusted to Temperature: | Yes |
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| Adjusted to Isochronism: | Yes |
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| Railroad Grade: | Yes |
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| Railroad Grade Classification: | Class A |
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| Wind Indicator Available: | Yes |
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| Wind Indicator Present: | Mixed |
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| U.S. Patents: | 77078, 596407, 596408 |
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| Movement Markings: |
Father Time Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. U.S.A. 21 Jewels Adjusted 5 Positions |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 11594.454G39.16S2924.1615M182.O5029.L2285.21J303 | |
| Data Research: |
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.648 | |
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| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 20 (2.00%) | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | 7.83% Analyzing 649 Sales | |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 20 watches in the population registry for this run.
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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.
dfchong 837 · January 14, 2019
Serial Number 23801087 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 12, 2017
Serial Number 23801091 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 5, 2017
Serial Number 23801231 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Wind indicator not present
ngupaan 95 · May 30, 2016
Serial Number 23801095 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Wind Indicator (present) Model
Mongoose 10 · October 11, 2014
Serial Number 23801392 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 15, 2014
Serial Number 23801392 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 9, 2013
Serial Number 23801035 was reported as accurate.
