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: 9502895
Grade: 252
Variation: Father Time
Model: 7
Class: 65
Estimated Production Year: 1902
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 10 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 Inlay Color: Gilt
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: 3859.252G10.18S1980.187M79.O1068.L1433.21J88
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: 17 (1.70%)
$ 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 · November 26, 2020

Serial Number 9502786 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 9, 2020

Serial Number 9502018 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

backwardglance1 99 · March 13, 2018

Serial Number 9502413 was reported as accurate.

backwardglance1 99 · February 7, 2018

Serial Number 9502413 was reported as accurate.

Urbanops 51 · December 24, 2017

Serial Number 9502895 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 26, 2017

Serial Number 9502337 was reported as accurate.

walter2 56 · May 5, 2016

Serial Number 9502149 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2016

Serial Number 9502061 was reported as accurate.

barelymoving555 56 · November 22, 2015

Serial Number 9502705 was reported as accurate.

brentel 19 · January 7, 2015

Serial Number 9502291 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2014

Serial Number 9502500 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2014

Serial Number 9502291 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 5, 2014

Serial Number 9502291 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 30, 2013

Serial Number 9502062 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2012

Serial Number 9502322 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2012

Serial Number 9502536 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2012

Serial Number 9502536 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2012

Serial Number 9502378 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 252 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 252 Pocket Watch