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: 24878885
Grade: 454
Variation: Father Time
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1922
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 51 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
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 12011.454G51.16S3065.1615M209.O5310.L2320.21J316
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: 14 (1.40%)
$ 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.


Szemcsak Supporter 18 · March 21, 2023

Serial Number 24878619 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 15, 2023

Serial Number 24878547 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2023

Serial Number 24878596 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2022

Serial Number 24878596 was reported as accurate.

mdmiller99 Supporter 33 · July 20, 2021

Serial Number 24878843 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2021

Serial Number 24878920 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2020

Serial Number 24878103 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2020

Serial Number 24878447 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · February 10, 2019

Serial Number 24878320 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · February 9, 2019

Serial Number 24878320 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · February 8, 2019

Serial Number 24878320 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3990 · February 5, 2019

Serial Number 24878320 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 2, 2018

Serial Number 24878192 was reported as accurate.

Zakhorloge 2 · November 18, 2017

Serial Number 24878310 was reported as accurate.

spclarke 27 · February 23, 2016

Serial Number 24878617 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2015

Serial Number 24878249 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2014

Serial Number 24878813 was reported as accurate.

Sliide 28 · October 25, 2013

Serial Number 24878249 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2013

Serial Number 24878018 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 3, 2013

Serial Number 24878018 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 24878018 not all RR had a winding indicator
fitted. Watch is still accurate without one.

Anonymous · April 5, 2013

Serial Number 24878018 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator

Anonymous · February 19, 2013

Serial Number 24878784 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2012

Serial Number 24878889 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 454 Pocket Watch