Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 454 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 454

Father Time

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 23886596 Question Mark
Grade: 454 Question Mark
Variation: Father Time Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1921 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 40 of 52 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 64,000 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Traveling Nut (spring) Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A Question Mark
Wind Indicator Available: Yes Question Mark
Wind Indicator Present: Mixed Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 11625.454G40.16S2935.1615M184.O5049.L2288.21J304 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.468 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
192.69 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
74.40 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.126% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
20 (1.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.38% Analyzing 640 Sales Question Mark

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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 16, 2024

Serial Number 23886044 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2023

Serial Number 23886747 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2022

Serial Number 23885749 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 16, 2021

Serial Number 23886519 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 26, 2020

Serial Number 23886189 was reported as accurate.

Joef21 162 · July 1, 2020

Serial Number 23886596 was reported as accurate.

viclip 29 · January 12, 2020

Serial Number 23886672 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Winding Indicator is indeed present

Rxxxxk 1 · April 15, 2018

Serial Number 23885058 was reported as accurate.

Joef21 162 · July 8, 2013

Serial Number 23886596 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2013

Serial Number 23886910 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Father Time----Yes
No winding indicator

Anonymous · March 18, 2013

Serial Number 23885169 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator

Anonymous · February 10, 2013

Serial Number 23885205 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: no winding indicator

Anonymous · January 18, 2013

Serial Number 23885749 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not a wind indicator

Anonymous · January 9, 2013

Serial Number 23886362 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No Winding Indicator

Anonymous · December 17, 2012

Serial Number 23886130 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2012

Serial Number 23886130 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 11, 2012

Serial Number 23886130 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2012

Serial Number 23.886.130 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2012

Serial Number 23886330 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2012

Serial Number 23886892 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 454 Pocket Watch