Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 8831383 (Grade 252)

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Elgin Pocket Watch Grade 252 Circa 1902 in Perfect Working Condition

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Access Date: November 30, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 252

Father Time

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	8831383
Grade:	252
Variation:	Father Time
Model:	7
Class:	65
Estimated Production Year:	1900
Run Quantity:	3,000
Grade/Model Run:	4 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.
Case:	Various
Run ID:	3584.252G4.18S1892.187M72.O958.L1386.21J79
Data Research:	1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.473
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: Scoped for This Run Only	56 (1.87%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-2.81% Analyzing 164 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 252

Target Profile: 18S-M7-21J-ONL-APTI-FATHER TIME

Elgin Grade 252 (All Variations): 19,000 ETP

18S: 19,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 252

18S-M7: 19,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 252, Model 7

18S-M7-21J: 19,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 252, Model 7, 21 Jewels

18S-M7-21J-ONL: 19,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 252, Model 7, 21 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel

18S-M7-21J-ONL-APTI: 19,000 100.00%

18S-M7-21J-ONL-APTI-FATHER TIME: 19,000 100.00%

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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 · August 23, 2024

Serial Number 8831698 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2024

Serial Number 8832150 was reported as accurate.

cjbrem Supporter 926 · December 4, 2023

Serial Number 8832567 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2023

Serial Number 8833852 was reported as accurate.

TerryfromCanada Supporter 486 · September 17, 2023

Serial Number 8831341 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2023

Serial Number 8832050 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · March 29, 2022

Serial Number 8833051 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 27, 2022

Serial Number 8833973 was reported as accurate.

brianwatches 53 · March 15, 2022

Serial Number 8832388 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2021

Serial Number 8833155 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Everything is correct, I just wanted to change the
“Movement Signing Style” from mixed to what I
believe is “Old English”. It’s the same
style on the example shown above. Thank you for
your hard work!