Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 388 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 388

Father Time

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 20083393 Question Mark
Grade: 388 Question Mark
Variation: Father Time Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Class: 98 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1918 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 17 of 19 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 19,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 15,000 (16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI-FATHER TIME) 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
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Traveling Nut (spring) 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
Wind Indicator: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 10127.388G17.16S2484.1615M93.O4085.L2166.21J246 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.431 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
14 (1.40%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -5.41% Analyzing 184 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 29, 2022

Serial Number 20083315 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2021

Serial Number 20083439 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 16, 2021

Serial Number 20083379 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2019

Serial Number 20083172 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is a (father time)

Anonymous · October 17, 2018

Serial Number 20083393 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2018

Serial Number 20083142 was reported as accurate.

ccnumis 145 · December 29, 2016

Serial Number 20083007 was reported as accurate.

ccnumis 145 · December 22, 2016

Serial Number 20083007 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2016

Serial Number 20083873 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 27, 2016

Serial Number 20083873 was reported as accurate.

Groovysalsa 109 · January 23, 2016

Serial Number 20083428 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator present

Anonymous · January 4, 2016

Serial Number 20083483 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2014

Serial Number 20083116 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2013

Serial Number 20083676 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: NO - Winding Indicator

Anonymous · February 20, 2013

Serial Number 20083989 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2013

Serial Number 20083989 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2012

Serial Number 20083310 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · July 28, 2012

Serial Number 20083310 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 388 Pocket Watch