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Access Date: December 23, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 454
Father Time
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 23801916 | |
| Grade: | 454 | |
| Variation: | Father Time | |
| Model: | 15 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1921 | |
| Run Quantity: | 1,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 39 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 Signing Style: | Mixed | |
| Movement Inlay Color: | Gilt | |
| 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 | |
| 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: | v52.518 | |
| 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: Scoped for This Run Only | 19 (1.90%) | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | -3.56% Analyzing 641 Sales | |
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% |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 19 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.
