Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 454 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 454

Father Time

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 21846795 Question Mark
Grade: 454 Question Mark
Variation: Father Time Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1919 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 17 of 52 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 64,000 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
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
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: 10855.454G17.16S2684.1615M136.O4544.L2220.21J275 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
192.69 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
74.40 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.126% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
9 (0.90%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.83% Analyzing 637 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 · April 2, 2024

Serial Number 21846482 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2023

Serial Number 21846795 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 1122 · November 18, 2022

Serial Number 21846748 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2021

Serial Number 21846795 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2021

Serial Number 21846795 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 24, 2019

Serial Number 21846188 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2016

Serial Number 21846892 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 12, 2015

Serial Number 21846188 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2013

Serial Number 21846358 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2013

Serial Number 21846910 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator

Anonymous · August 24, 2012

Serial Number 21846236 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2012

Serial Number 21846236 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 · July 3, 2012

Serial Number 21846901 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 454 Pocket Watch