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: 9294825
Grade: 252
Variation: Father Time
Model: 7
Class: 65
Estimated Production Year: 1901
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 8 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 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
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 3778.252G8.18S1960.187M77.O1036.L1420.21J83
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: 15 (1.50%)
$ 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.


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 73 · 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