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: 24793509
Grade: 454
Variation: Father Time
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1922
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 50 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: Mixed
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 11980.454G50.16S3056.1615M207.O5291.L2318.21J315
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: 27 (1.35%)
$ 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.


SleepyDoggieDog 35 · February 5, 2024

Serial Number 24794754 was reported as accurate.

SleepyDoggieDog 35 · February 5, 2024

Serial Number 24794754 was reported as accurate.

brackenclocks 30 · January 5, 2024

Serial Number 24793964 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2023

Serial Number 24794226 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Wind indicator is present on this movement.
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

dfurtado 112 · April 7, 2021

Serial Number 24793569 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2021

Serial Number 24794358 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2020

Serial Number 24794728 was reported as accurate.

Fifty50 Supporter 324 · August 13, 2020

Serial Number 24794845 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · May 12, 2020

Serial Number 24793294 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2020

Serial Number 24793768 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2020

Serial Number 24793179 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2019

Serial Number 24793665 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2019

Serial Number 24794220 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2018

Serial Number 24794919 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2018

Serial Number 24794728 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 19, 2017

Serial Number 24794186 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2017

Serial Number 24793217 was reported as accurate.

pmtime Supporter 405 · August 23, 2017

Serial Number 24794733 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: not a wind indicator

Anonymous · April 25, 2017

Serial Number 24794672 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2016

Serial Number 24793392 was reported as accurate.

334334 44 · February 4, 2016

Serial Number 24793332 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

MichaelB 150 · January 11, 2016

Serial Number 24793045 was reported as accurate.

Mongoose 10 · January 8, 2014

Serial Number 24794595 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2013

Serial Number 24794171 was reported as accurate.

siantpeter Supporter 26 · September 26, 2013

Serial Number 24794290 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 24794290 is a wind indicator watch, dated to 1921

Anonymous · August 28, 2013

Serial Number 24794171 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2013

Serial Number 24794290 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2013

Serial Number 24794457 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator

Anonymous · November 8, 2012

Serial Number 24793746 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2012

Serial Number 24793954 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: not wind indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes
Elgin Grade 454 Pocket Watch