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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 454 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 454

Father Time

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 23968727
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
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 11654.454G41.16S2945.1615M186.O5070.L2290.21J304
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
191.62
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
0.127%
Registry Population: 14 (1.40%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.32% Analyzing 616 Sales

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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 291 · 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