Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 149 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 149 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 149

Some Marked "Father Time"

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 7027302
Grade: 149
Variation: Mixed
Model: 2
Class: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 9
Grade/Model Total Production: 8,600
Variant Est. Production: 1,000 (18S-M2-21J-HNL-A5PTI-MIXED)
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 1,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Adjustment Tolerance: [10] 5P +/- 10 s/24hrs., Temp. +/- 3 s/16hrs., Reg. +/- 0-2 s/24hrs.
Railroad Grade: Yes
Railroad Grade Classification: Class C
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 2790.149G6.18S1530.182M190.H2086.L1195.21J21
Database Version: v52.270
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
25.89
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
9.95
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.017%
Registry Population: 11 (1.10%)
Research Note: #7027906: Verified as Marked "Father Time." [NAWCC] #7027555: Reported 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.


rjandladyj 190 · November 26, 2023

Serial Number 7027245 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2022

Serial Number 7027555 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one marked Father Time.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · November 30, 2021

Serial Number 7027555 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 22, 2020

Serial Number 7027923 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 26, 2017

Serial Number 7027599 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2016

Serial Number 7027639 was reported as accurate.

schwan 178 · January 14, 2016

Serial Number 7027302 was reported as accurate.

schwan 178 · January 8, 2016

Serial Number 7027045 was reported as accurate.

schwan 178 · December 30, 2014

Serial Number 7027045 was reported as accurate.

shovelhead 66 · October 7, 2014

Serial Number 7027668 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Marked/// Elgin Natl.Watch Co. Barrel
bridge marked Father Time

Anonymous · September 29, 2014

Serial Number 7027668 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · July 2, 2014

Serial Number 7027290 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not marked Father Time

vstroetzel 10 · June 14, 2014

Serial Number 7027888 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2013

Serial Number 7027584 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2012

Serial Number 7027832 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 Jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 20j to 21j
Elgin Grade 149 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 149 Pocket Watch