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Access Date: April 16, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 252
Father Time
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 8980966 | |
| Grade: | 252 | |
| Variation: | Father Time | |
| Model: | 7 | |
| Class: | 65 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1900 | |
| Run Quantity: | 1,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 5 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. |
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| Data Research: |
1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 3637.252G5.18S1910.187M73.O977.L1394.21J79 | |
| 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: | 8 (0.80%) | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | -9.93% Analyzing 160 Sales | |
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% |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 8 watches in the population registry for this run with 2 images.
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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 · February 22, 2024
Serial Number 8980659 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 12, 2020
Serial Number 8980520 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 1, 2020
Serial Number 8980520 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 17, 2019
Serial Number 8980427 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 1, 2019
Serial Number 8980194 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 26, 2017
Serial Number 8980213 was reported as accurate.
mlat2012 Supporter 51 · October 13, 2015
Serial Number 8980966 was reported as accurate.
Gasperoff Supporter 727 · April 10, 2015
Serial Number 8980180 was reported as accurate.
roughhouse48 1 · March 15, 2015
Serial Number 8980854 was reported as accurate.
roughhouse48 1 · March 15, 2015
Serial Number 8980854 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 15, 2015
Serial Number 8980854 was reported as accurate.
69abody 166 · October 13, 2013
Serial Number 8980966 was reported as accurate.
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