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: 24387527
Grade: 454
Variation: Father Time
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1922
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 45 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 Available: Yes
Wind Indicator Present: Unknown
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 11814.454G45.16S2998.1615M196.O5176.L2305.21J309
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: 10 (1.00%)
$ 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 · May 1, 2021

Serial Number 24387499 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2020

Serial Number 24387042 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · August 12, 2020

Serial Number 24387049 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2019

Serial Number 24387499 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2019

Serial Number 24387499 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2019

Serial Number 24387499 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 12, 2019

Serial Number 24387596 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is a Father Time !
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · January 13, 2018

Serial Number 24387407 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2017

Serial Number 24387596 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 1, 2017

Serial Number 24387469 was reported as accurate.

txtimefan Supporter 101 · May 30, 2015

Serial Number 24387038 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 'Father Time'

Anonymous · December 28, 2014

Serial Number 24387866 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: grade B.W. Raymond
Elgin Grade 454 Pocket Watch