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: 23551562 Question Mark
Grade: 454 Question Mark
Variation: Father Time Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1921 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 36 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: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 11497.454G36.16S2893.1615M175.O4963.L2275.21J300 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.433 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
15 (1.50%) 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 · September 10, 2024

Serial Number 23551516 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 12, 2023

Serial Number 23551222 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2023

Serial Number 23551516 was reported as accurate.

jesbob7 Supporter 41 · August 11, 2023

Serial Number 23551283 was reported as accurate.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 371 · January 4, 2022

Serial Number 23551562 was reported as accurate.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 371 · January 4, 2022

Serial Number 23551562 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 19, 2021

Serial Number 23551173 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 3, 2020

Serial Number 23551060 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 20, 2020

Serial Number 23551780 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 20, 2020

Serial Number 23551780 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 20, 2020

Serial Number 23551780 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 20, 2020

Serial Number 23551780 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 20, 2020

Serial Number 23551780 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 20, 2020

Serial Number 23551780 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 15, 2020

Serial Number 23551780 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2019

Serial Number 23551173 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 15, 2019

Serial Number 23551181 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2018

Serial Number 23551181 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2017

Serial Number 23551683 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · October 14, 2016

Serial Number 23551468 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2016

Serial Number 23551123 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2015

Serial Number 23551628 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2013

Serial Number 23551766 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator on this movrment

Anonymous · April 18, 2013

Serial Number 23551681 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not wind indicator

Anonymous · July 30, 2012

Serial Number 23551255 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 30, 2012

Serial Number 23551255 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 454 Pocket Watch