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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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 9294585 Question Mark
Grade: 252 Question Mark
Variation: Father Time Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 65 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1901 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 16 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 19,000 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Escapement Type: Straight-line Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 347272 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3779.252G8.18S1961.187M77.O1036.L1421.21J84 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.457 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
57.20 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
22.05 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.038% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
16 (1.60%) Question Mark

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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 · June 20, 2024

Serial Number 9294423 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2022

Serial Number 9294762 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 19, 2021

Serial Number 9294085 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · December 19, 2021

Serial Number 9294085 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 12, 2020

Serial Number 9294351 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · February 6, 2019

Serial Number 9294229 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 22, 2018

Serial Number 9294728 was reported as accurate.

martinhamnett 8 · April 1, 2018

Serial Number 9294728 was reported as accurate.

cranemaker Supporter 82 · November 18, 2016

Serial Number 9294585 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2016

Serial Number 9294585 was reported as accurate.

bwalder 137 · March 12, 2016

Serial Number 9294825 was reported as accurate.

bwalder 137 · January 23, 2016

Serial Number 9294825 was reported as accurate.

bwalder 137 · January 21, 2016

Serial Number 9294825 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2016

Serial Number 9294825 was reported as accurate.

Txranger 18 · August 2, 2015

Serial Number 9294490 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2014

Serial Number 9294215 was reported as accurate.

hubme0 23 · April 27, 2014

Serial Number 9294886 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2013

Serial Number 9294390 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2013

Serial Number 9294490 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2013

Serial Number 9294785 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2013

Serial Number 9294825 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 252 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 252 Pocket Watch