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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: 8833289
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.
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 3583.252G4.18S1891.187M72.O958.L1385.21J78
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
56.88
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: 56 (1.87%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -5.32% 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.


Anonymous · March 3, 2024

Serial Number 8832150 was reported as accurate.

cjbrem Supporter 500 · December 4, 2023

Serial Number 8832567 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2023

Serial Number 8833852 was reported as accurate.

TerryfromCanada Supporter 477 · September 17, 2023

Serial Number 8831341 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2023

Serial Number 8832050 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · 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!

wmike565 Supporter 115 · January 28, 2021

Serial Number 8831383 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2020

Serial Number 8831155 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 11, 2020

Serial Number 8832150 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2020

Serial Number 8831762 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 5, 2020

Serial Number 8831762 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 5, 2020

Serial Number 8831762 was reported as accurate.

Owassa3 1 · March 20, 2019

Serial Number 8833304 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2019

Serial Number 8833304 was reported as accurate.

oilseed Supporter 469 · March 11, 2018

Serial Number 8831151 was reported as accurate.

jacobwalls07 143 · January 21, 2018

Serial Number 8833916 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · January 20, 2018

Serial Number 8832982 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · October 25, 2017

Serial Number 8832766 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 17, 2017

Serial Number 8833012 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2017

Serial Number 8833633 was reported as accurate.

PADINTEXAS 8 · August 4, 2017

Serial Number 8832367 was reported as accurate.

jrmartin1964 2 · July 2, 2017

Serial Number 8831262 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 10, 2016

Serial Number 8833695 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2016

Serial Number 8833758 was reported as accurate.

WilliamGene 69 · June 28, 2016

Serial Number 8833686 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2016

Serial Number 8833726 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2016

Serial Number 8831653 was reported as accurate.

Cryptid 1 · October 13, 2015

Serial Number 8832494 was reported as accurate.

Cryptid 1 · October 9, 2015

Serial Number 8832494 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 24, 2015

Serial Number 8831778 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 24, 2015

Serial Number 8831778 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2014

Serial Number 8832051 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2014

Serial Number 8831344 was reported as accurate.

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 291 · May 29, 2014

Serial Number 8833289 was reported as accurate.

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 291 · May 29, 2014

Serial Number 8833289 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 14, 2014

Serial Number 8833543 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 15, 2013

Serial Number 8832040 was reported as accurate.

Dch525 25 · June 21, 2013

Serial Number 8831187 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2013

Serial Number 8831187 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 20, 2012

Serial Number 8832456 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2012

Serial Number 8833135 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 11, 2012

Serial Number 8833572 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 9, 2012

Serial Number 8833303 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 252 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 252 Pocket Watch