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: 24626768
Grade: 454
Variation: Father Time
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1922
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 48 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 Signing Style: Mixed
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 Available: Yes
Wind Indicator Present: Mixed
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Movement Markings: Father Time
Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 11914.454G48.16S3032.1615M203.O5247.L2314.21J313
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: 31 (1.55%)
$ 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.


Andy0063 Supporter 2 · November 15, 2023

Serial Number 24627280 was reported as accurate.

Andy0063 Supporter 2 · November 15, 2023

Serial Number 24627280 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2023

Serial Number 24626924 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2023

Serial Number 24626260 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2023

Serial Number 24627495 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 3, 2022

Serial Number 24626244 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2022

Serial Number 24626648 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2021

Serial Number 24626792 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2021

Serial Number 24626206 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2021

Serial Number 24626206 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2021

Serial Number 24626085 was reported as accurate.

hez4reel 22 · January 12, 2021

Serial Number 24626768 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2020

Serial Number 24627499 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2020

Serial Number 24627205 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: MINE HAS A WIND INDICATOR
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

dfurtado 112 · June 12, 2020

Serial Number 24626132 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2020

Serial Number 24627054 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 15, 2020

Serial Number 24627054 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 15, 2020

Serial Number 24627054 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2019

Serial Number 24626345 was reported as accurate.

613479647 9 · July 24, 2019

Serial Number 24626457 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2019

Serial Number 24627636 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · August 18, 2018

Serial Number 24627414 was reported as accurate.

Balinda 1 · June 27, 2017

Serial Number 24627412 was reported as accurate.

nnkbros90 28 · March 25, 2017

Serial Number 24626761 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2016

Serial Number 24627205 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2016

Serial Number 24627205 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2015

Serial Number 24626041 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 24, 2014

Serial Number 24626516 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2014

Serial Number 24626373 was reported as accurate.

mr7841 22 · April 2, 2014

Serial Number 24626373 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2014

Serial Number 24626041 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2014

Serial Number 24626867 was reported as accurate.

TicktockJoe 8 · October 10, 2013

Serial Number 24627130 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator.

TicktockJoe 8 · October 10, 2013

Serial Number 24627130 was reported as accurate.

Shalle0073 Supporter 11 · September 11, 2013

Serial Number 24627598 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2013

Serial Number 24626637 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not wind indicator

Anonymous · May 7, 2013

Serial Number 24627546 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator

Anonymous · February 12, 2013

Serial Number 24627606 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2013

Serial Number 24627453 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2012

Serial Number 24627558 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 454 Pocket Watch