Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 252 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 252 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 252

Father Time

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 8736151
Grade: 252
Variation: Father Time
Model: 7
Class: 65
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 16
Grade/Model Total Production: 19,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Mixed
Movement Inlay Color: Black
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 to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 347272
Movement Markings: Father Time
21 Jewels
Elgin, Ill. U.S.A.
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 3550.252G2.18S1877.187M70.O946.L1377.21J76
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
57.20
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
22.05
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.038%
Registry Population: 13 (1.30%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -9.93% Analyzing 160 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.


DocRogan43 Supporter 86 · November 18, 2023

Serial Number 8736286 was reported as accurate.

Ken1982 120 · June 12, 2019

Serial Number 8736215 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2019

Serial Number 8736311 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2018

Serial Number 8736309 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2018

Serial Number 8736309 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2017

Serial Number 8736546 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 11, 2017

Serial Number 8736792 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2017

Serial Number 8736937 was reported as accurate.

yoyospin 13 · January 29, 2017

Serial Number 8736804 was reported as accurate.

yoyospin 13 · January 29, 2017

Serial Number 8736804 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2015

Serial Number 8736306 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2015

Serial Number 8736286 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2012

Serial Number 8736630 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2012

Serial Number 8736141 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 252 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 252 Pocket Watch