Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 266 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 266

Father Time

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 6655643
Grade: 266
Variation: Father Time
Model: 7
Class: 65
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Run Quantity: 657
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production: 989
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Old English
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272
Movement Markings: Father Time
Elgin, Ill. U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Adjusted.
Safety Pinion
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 2651.266G4.18S1471.187M15.O572.L1155.21J16
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.96
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.09
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.002%
Registry Population: 17 (2.59%)
Research Note: #6655122, #6655504, and #6655590 Verified as Marked "Father Time" [NAWCC]. #6655643: Verified as Marked "Father Time."

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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 · November 9, 2022

Serial Number 6655298 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2021

Serial Number 6655591 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2020

Serial Number 6655410 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2018

Serial Number 6655677 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · February 14, 2018

Serial Number 6655643 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2017

Serial Number 6655683 was reported as accurate.

alandye 52 · July 23, 2015

Serial Number 6655072 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2015

Serial Number 6655296 was reported as accurate.

bowfinn 52 · January 20, 2015

Serial Number 6655169 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2014

Serial Number 6655122 was reported as accurate.

bowfinn 52 · August 22, 2014

Serial Number 6655069 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 1, 2013

Serial Number 6655298 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 1, 2013

Serial Number 6655275 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2013

Serial Number 6655275 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2013

Serial Number 6655159 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j

Anonymous · December 20, 2012

Serial Number 6655504 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · August 21, 2012

Serial Number 6655075 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · June 30, 2012

Serial Number 6655169 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is marked 21 jewels . The rest of the
information is accurate. Thank You
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j

Anonymous · April 27, 2012

Serial Number 6655220 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: jewels this says 17 watch reads 21
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j
Elgin Grade 266 Pocket Watch