Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 374 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 374

Father Time

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 15423279 Question Mark
Grade: 374 Question Mark
Variation: Father Time Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Class: 98 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1911 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 11 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 11,000 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Sunburst Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Safety Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Traveling Nut (spring) Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 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
Wind Indicator Available: Yes Question Mark
Wind Indicator Present: Unknown Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 7197.374G5.16S1671.1615M24.O2548.L2005.21J187 Question Mark
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.431 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
33.12 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
12.74 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.022% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
15 (1.50%) 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.


Jason410 42 · November 12, 2023

Serial Number 15423488 was reported as accurate.

Jason410 42 · November 10, 2023

Serial Number 15423488 was reported as accurate.

Jason410 42 · November 10, 2023

Serial Number 15423488 was reported as accurate.

Jason410 42 · November 7, 2023

Serial Number 15423488 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2019

Serial Number 15423555 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · March 23, 2019

Serial Number 15423379 was reported as accurate.

Watching 41 · May 2, 2018

Serial Number 15423060 was reported as accurate.

Urbanops 51 · February 7, 2017

Serial Number 15423279 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · October 12, 2016

Serial Number 15424000 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 11, 2016

Serial Number 15423125 was reported as accurate.

alandye 52 · May 16, 2015

Serial Number 15423073 was reported as accurate.

FLOKICA 1 · September 12, 2014

Serial Number 15423656 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2014

Serial Number 15423499 was reported as accurate.

PGill34 60 · October 6, 2013

Serial Number 15423182 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2013

Serial Number 15423182 was reported as accurate.

MikeBailey 11 · July 10, 2013

Serial Number 15423123 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 12, 2013

Serial Number 15423397 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 5, 2012

Serial Number 15423308 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is the great FATHER TIME Elgin 21 jewel
movement and it does NOT have a Winding Indicator
on this model. All the rest for the information
is correct.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · June 9, 2012

Serial Number 15423250 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is not a Winding Indicator. Possible mixed
parts watch?
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · June 9, 2012

Serial Number 15423250 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · May 2, 2012

Serial Number 15423483 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 374 Pocket Watch