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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: 24055716 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: 42 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 Signing Style: Mixed 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 Available: Yes Question Mark
Wind Indicator Present: Mixed Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
Father Time
21 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 11687.454G42.16S2956.1615M188.O5091.L2294.21J306 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.428 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
15 (1.50%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.75% Analyzing 636 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 1, 2023

Serial Number 24055539 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2021

Serial Number 24055755 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2021

Serial Number 24055814 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2020

Serial Number 24055079 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2019

Serial Number 24055108 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Has no wind indicator.

Anonymous · August 28, 2017

Serial Number 24055832 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · December 3, 2015

Serial Number 24055978 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2015

Serial Number 24055978 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is a wind indicator. Otherwise all
accurate. Cheers. duffy l.

Anonymous · March 30, 2015

Serial Number 24055372 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2013

Serial Number 24055176 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator
Elgin Grade 454 Pocket Watch