Pocket Watch Database


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: 24714048 Question Mark
Grade: 454 Question Mark
Variation: Father Time Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1922 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 49 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 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: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 11948.454G49.16S3043.1615M205.O5269.L2317.21J315 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.457 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
16 (1.60%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.38% Analyzing 638 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 · April 15, 2022

Serial Number 24714444 was reported as accurate.

billreid 143 · June 9, 2021

Serial Number 24714048 was reported as accurate.

drisen 31 · June 8, 2021

Serial Number 24714147 was reported as accurate.

billkov 98 · January 5, 2021

Serial Number 24714187 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2020

Serial Number 24714202 was reported as accurate.

Joef21 162 · June 29, 2020

Serial Number 24714909 was reported as accurate.

giddykippa 235 · October 24, 2019

Serial Number 24714739 was reported as accurate.

giddykippa 235 · October 24, 2019

Serial Number 24714739 was reported as accurate.

Orchidman369 18 · October 21, 2019

Serial Number 24714739 was reported as accurate.

Orchidman369 18 · October 21, 2019

Serial Number 24714739 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 15, 2017

Serial Number 24714748 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2017

Serial Number 24714739 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · November 23, 2016

Serial Number 24714151 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2013

Serial Number 24714612 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2012

Serial Number 24714840 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: my watch is Father Time but has no winding
indicator. Also the train bridge has "Father Time"
engraved and the barrel bridge says "21 Jewels"
and below that "Adjusted 5 positions".
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · December 22, 2012

Serial Number 24714840 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Elgin Grade 454 Pocket Watch