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Access Date: December 25, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 454
Father Time
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 23968291 | |
| Grade: | 454 | |
| Variation: | Father Time | |
| Model: | 15 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1921 | |
| Run Quantity: | 1,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 41 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 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: | No | |
| U.S. Patents: | 77078, 596407, 596408 | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 11655.454G41.16S2945.1615M186.O5070.L2291.21J305 | |
| Data Research: |
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.526 | |
| 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 | 14 (1.40%) | |
| $ 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 14 watches in the population registry for this run with 3 images.
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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.
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.
