Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 266 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 266

Father Time

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 6592919 Question Mark
Grade: 266 Question Mark
Variation: Father Time Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 65 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1897 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 100 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 4 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 989 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Old English Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Father Time
Elgin, Ill. U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Adjusted.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2625.266G2.18S1464.187M13.O560.L1149.21J14 Question Mark
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.457 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.97 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.09 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.002% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
3 (3.00%) Question Mark
Research Note: #6592920 Verified as Marked "Father Time" [eBay #222661019294]

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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 · June 20, 2021

Serial Number 6592919 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2016

Serial Number 6592952 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j

daddo46 992 · March 29, 2016

Serial Number 6592952 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j

daddo46 992 · March 29, 2016

Serial Number 6592952 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j
Elgin Grade 266 Pocket Watch