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: 23968291 Question Mark
Grade: 454 Question Mark
Variation: Father Time Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1921 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 41 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 Inlay Color: Gilt 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: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 11655.454G41.16S2945.1615M186.O5070.L2291.21J305 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.462 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
14 (1.40%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.38% Analyzing 638 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 9, 2020

Serial Number 23968659 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2020

Serial Number 23968809 was reported as accurate.

heifitz99 6 · May 14, 2020

Serial Number 23968291 was reported as accurate.

heifitz99 6 · May 7, 2020

Serial Number 23968291 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2020

Serial Number 23968059 was reported as accurate.

jimsglass1 4 · March 2, 2020

Serial Number 23968749 was reported as accurate.

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 307 · September 15, 2018

Serial Number 23968727 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 28, 2017

Serial Number 23968727 was reported as accurate.

MichaelB 150 · December 12, 2016

Serial Number 23968390 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2016

Serial Number 23968721 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2016

Serial Number 23968721 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2014

Serial Number 23968390 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2014

Serial Number 23968290 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 21, 2014

Serial Number 23968390 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2012

Serial Number 23968305 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2012

Serial Number 23968674 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator
Elgin Grade 454 Pocket Watch