Pocket Watch Database

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: 24140158
Grade: 454
Variation: Father Time
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1921
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 43 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 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: 11718.454G43.16S2967.1615M190.O5112.L2296.21J307
Database Version: v52.235
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: 25 (1.25%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.64% Analyzing 620 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.


Bigbobhoss Supporter 45 · November 6, 2022

Serial Number 24140332 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 27, 2022

Serial Number 24139988 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2021

Serial Number 24139599 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 21, 2021

Serial Number 24139483 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 2, 2020

Serial Number 24139900 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 4, 2019

Serial Number 24139874 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 20, 2019

Serial Number 24140062 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2018

Serial Number 24140504 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2018

Serial Number 24140504 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3990 · October 27, 2018

Serial Number 24139621 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 14, 2018

Serial Number 24140339 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2018

Serial Number 24139449 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 28, 2017

Serial Number 24139405 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2017

Serial Number 24140339 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 12, 2017

Serial Number 24139405 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · May 19, 2017

Serial Number 24140921 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 30, 2017

Serial Number 24140947 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · November 13, 2016

Serial Number 24139064 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · November 12, 2016

Serial Number 24139064 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 28, 2016

Serial Number 24140182 was reported as accurate.

Sabrejet 14 · January 24, 2016

Serial Number 24140429 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2015

Serial Number 24140564 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2015

Serial Number 24139897 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 28, 2014

Serial Number 24139915 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2013

Serial Number 24139512 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 28, 2013

Serial Number 24140924 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 24, 2013

Serial Number 24140519 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: no wind indicator

Anonymous · April 28, 2013

Serial Number 24140924 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2013

Serial Number 24140758 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator

Anonymous · September 11, 2012

Serial Number 24139060 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · August 25, 2012

Serial Number 24139090 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · July 12, 2012

Serial Number 24140947 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 454 Pocket Watch