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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 9787810 Question Mark
Grade: 252 Question Mark
Variation: Father Time Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 65 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1903 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 12 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: 3991.252G12.18S2030.187M81.O1119.L1461.21J94 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 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
17 (1.70%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.81% Analyzing 164 Sales 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 · December 7, 2023

Serial Number 9787466 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 408 · September 3, 2021

Serial Number 9787445 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2020

Serial Number 9787223 was reported as accurate.

rcterry 10 · October 18, 2018

Serial Number 9787252 was reported as accurate.

rcterry 10 · June 2, 2017

Serial Number 9787259 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2015

Serial Number 9787485 was reported as accurate.

haskell 53 · March 10, 2014

Serial Number 9787154 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2014

Serial Number 9787154 was reported as accurate.

69abody 166 · October 26, 2013

Serial Number 9787339 was reported as accurate.

69abody 166 · October 26, 2013

Serial Number 9787339 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 20, 2013

Serial Number 9787339 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2013

Serial Number 9787466 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2012

Serial Number 9787072 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 252 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 252 Pocket Watch