Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 24714202 (Grade 454)

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Access Date: April 05, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 454

Father Time

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	24714202
Grade:	454
Variation:	Father Time
Model:	15
Estimated Production Year:	1922
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	49 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
Case:	Various
Run ID:	11948.454G49.16S3043.1615M205.O5269.L2317.21J315
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.633
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	193.94
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: Scoped for This Run Only	16 (1.60%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	4.61% Analyzing 648 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 454

Target Profile: 16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI-FATHER TIME

Elgin Grade 454 (All Variations): 64,000 ETP

16S: 64,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 454

16S-M15: 64,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 454, Model 15

16S-M15-21J: 64,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 454, Model 15, 21 Jewels

16S-M15-21J-ONL: 64,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 454, Model 15, 21 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel

16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI: 64,000 100.00%

16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI-FATHER TIME: 64,000 100.00%

Population Registry for This Run

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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.

PHIL1199 Supporter 1251 · February 8, 2025

Serial Number 24714199 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2022

Serial Number 24714444 was reported as accurate.

billreid 144 · 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 4102 · 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