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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: 25036349
Grade: 454
Variation: Father Time
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1922
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 52 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: 12068.454G52.16S3079.1615M212.O5347.L2323.21J318
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
191.62
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
0.127%
Registry Population: 31 (1.55%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.32% Analyzing 616 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.


Anonymous · April 27, 2023

Serial Number 25036698 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement has a Wind Indicator.

Anonymous · December 24, 2022

Serial Number 25037414 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2022

Serial Number 25037342 was reported as accurate.

steve288 264 · December 8, 2021

Serial Number 25037342 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 10, 2021

Serial Number 25037395 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2021

Serial Number 25037994 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2020

Serial Number 25036212 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2020

Serial Number 25036570 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2020

Serial Number 25037137 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2020

Serial Number 25037684 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 12, 2019

Serial Number 25037978 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 5, 2018

Serial Number 25037658 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · February 11, 2018

Serial Number 25037113 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · February 10, 2018

Serial Number 25036315 was reported as accurate.

roadking 36 · January 7, 2018

Serial Number 25036953 was reported as accurate.

bjames 10 · September 10, 2017

Serial Number 25037658 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · November 12, 2016

Serial Number 25037436 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2016

Serial Number 25036966 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

rock862 242 · February 21, 2016

Serial Number 25036766 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · November 22, 2015

Serial Number 25036663 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2014

Serial Number 25037773 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2014

Serial Number 25036012 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 25, 2014

Serial Number 25036012 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2014

Serial Number 25037835 was reported as accurate.

Engle1011 1 · June 28, 2013

Serial Number 25037011 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 18, 2013

Serial Number 25037011 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2012

Serial Number 25037337 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Note: No winding indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · October 2, 2012

Serial Number 25036443 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · September 25, 2012

Serial Number 25036602 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2012

Serial Number 25036125 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 454 Pocket Watch