DocRogan43 · November 18, 2023
Serial Number 21297021 was reported as accurate.
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Access Date: June 3, 2026
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 454
Father Time
| Manufacturer: | Elgin | ? |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | ? |
| Movement Serial Number: | 21297614 | ? |
| Grade: | 454 | ? |
| Variation: | Father Time | ? |
| Model: | 15 | ? |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1919 | ? |
| Run Quantity: | 1,000 | ? |
| Grade/Model Run: | 38 of 52 | ? |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 64,000 | ? |
| Variant Est. Production: | 64,000 (16S-M15-21J-ONL-U-FATHER TIME) | ? |
| Size: | 16s | ? |
| Jewels: | 21j | ? |
| Jewel Material: | Ruby & Sapphire | ? |
| Jewel Setting: | Gold Settings (Screw-Set) | ? |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | ? |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | ? |
| Movement Signing Style: | Serif Caps | ? |
| Movement Inlay Color: | Gilt | ? |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | ? |
| Plate: | 3/4 Plate | ? |
| Double Roller: | Yes | ? |
| Barrel: | Going | ? |
| Train: | Quick | ? |
| Regulator: | Traveling Nut (Spring) | ? |
| Standard Dial Type: | Double-Sunk | ? |
| Adjusted: | Yes | ? |
| Adjusted to Position: | Yes | ? |
| Adjusted # of Positions: | 5 | ? |
| Adjusted to Temperature: | Yes | ? |
| Adjusted to Isochronism: | Yes | ? |
| Railroad Grade: | Yes | ? |
| Wind Indicator Available: | Yes | ? |
| Wind Indicator Present: | Mixed | ? |
| Movement Markings: | Father Time Elgin, U.S.A. Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. U.S.A. 21 Jewels Adjusted 5 Positions | ? |
| Case: | Various | ? |
| Run ID: | 10643.454G12.16S2625.1615M125.O4408.L2201.21J265 | ? |
| Data Research: | 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List | ? |
| Database Version: | v52.978 | ? |
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| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only: | 16 (1.60%) | ? |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | +4.72% Analyzing 907 Sales | ? |
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Population Registry for This Run
Total Known Population In Run 16/1,000
Percentage of Total Run 1.60%
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Anonymous · October 1, 2023
Serial Number 21297665 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 20, 2022
Serial Number 21297028 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 3, 2022
Serial Number 21297693 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 11, 2021
Serial Number 21297575 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: 21297575 has a wind indicator.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Anonymous · December 11, 2021
Serial Number 21297575 was reported as inaccurate.
No further details were submitted with the report.
wgoodey · September 19, 2020
Serial Number 21297359 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 17, 2020
Serial Number 21297859 was reported as accurate.
wmike565 · May 6, 2019
Serial Number 21297614 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 5, 2019
Serial Number 21297129 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 25, 2018
Serial Number 21297169 was reported as accurate.
fixmenow · November 23, 2017
Serial Number 21297437 was reported as accurate.
tysonni · September 8, 2017
Serial Number 21297167 was reported as accurate.
dfchong · September 27, 2016
Serial Number 21297983 was reported as accurate.
cmdraven · September 17, 2016
Serial Number 21297082 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 16, 2016
Serial Number 21297143 was reported as accurate.
MichaelB · January 11, 2016
Serial Number 21297083 was reported as accurate.
hulburd · October 27, 2015
Serial Number 21297548 was reported as accurate.
tpicket · November 25, 2013
Serial Number 21297023 was reported as accurate.
lewis23 · November 6, 2013
Serial Number 21297682 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 3, 2013
Serial Number 21297659 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: No winding indicator on 21297659. Be nice if it did though, lol.
Anonymous · December 30, 2012
Serial Number 21297437 was reported as accurate.