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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: 9557537 Question Mark
Grade: 252 Question Mark
Variation: Father Time Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 65 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1902 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 11 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: 3886.252G11.18S1990.187M80.O1079.L1440.21J91 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
34 (1.70%) 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 · April 15, 2023

Serial Number 9557507 was reported as accurate.

hawk613 Supporter 32 · October 9, 2021

Serial Number 9557835 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2020

Serial Number 9558106 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 12, 2020

Serial Number 9558218 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · January 9, 2020

Serial Number 9558218 was reported as accurate.

cewinstead12 14 · October 14, 2019

Serial Number 9558262 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2019

Serial Number 9558218 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 29, 2019

Serial Number 9557524 was reported as accurate.

Dilee907 2 · November 22, 2018

Serial Number 9557875 was reported as accurate.

cewinstead12 14 · November 1, 2018

Serial Number 9558262 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2018

Serial Number 9558262 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · October 19, 2018

Serial Number 9557665 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · October 16, 2018

Serial Number 9557665 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · October 15, 2018

Serial Number 9557665 was reported as accurate.

tobpec Supporter 31 · May 12, 2018

Serial Number 9558262 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2017

Serial Number 9557478 was reported as accurate.

ngupaan 95 · August 24, 2017

Serial Number 9558262 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Jewel Settings are Gold, not gilded as shown here

Anonymous · May 28, 2017

Serial Number 9558262 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2017

Serial Number 9557665 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2017

Serial Number 9558496 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 26, 2016

Serial Number 9557665 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2016

Serial Number 9557235 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · June 22, 2016

Serial Number 9557930 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2016

Serial Number 9558698 was reported as accurate.

334334 44 · November 28, 2015

Serial Number 9557010 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2015

Serial Number 9558219 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2015

Serial Number 9558402 was reported as accurate.

HarStew 1 · May 7, 2015

Serial Number 9558360 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2013

Serial Number 9557023 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 7, 2012

Serial Number 9558899 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 21, 2012

Serial Number 9558062 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 11, 2012

Serial Number 9557627 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2012

Serial Number 9557087 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 252 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 252 Pocket Watch