Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 455 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 455

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 21235001
Grade: 455
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1919
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 11 of 52
Grade/Model Total Production: 64,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 19j
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
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A
Wind Indicator Available: Yes
Wind Indicator Present: Unknown
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Movement Markings: B.W. Raymond
Elgin, U.S.A.
19 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 10615.455G11.16S2615.1615M124.O4392.L2200.19J155
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
191.62
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
74.40
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.127%
Registry Population: 7 (0.70%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -0.57% Analyzing 459 Sales

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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.


cmdraven 3970 · August 30, 2021

Serial Number 21235801 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 379 · December 27, 2018

Serial Number 21235944 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2017

Serial Number 21235396 was reported as accurate.

Matticus 14 · January 23, 2017

Serial Number 21235550 was reported as accurate.

Thecaptain435 1 · November 11, 2016

Serial Number 21235658 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 18, 2016

Serial Number 21235024 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 18, 2016

Serial Number 21235024 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 9, 2014

Serial Number 21235307 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 455 Pocket Watch