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: 20777391
Grade: 455
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1918
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 5 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 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: Mixed
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 10433.455G5.16S2568.1615M112.O4274.L2184.19J148
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
192.69
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
0.126%
Registry Population: 23 (2.30%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 460 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.


texnet 684 · December 23, 2021

Serial Number 20777916 was reported as accurate.

Chronified Supporter 212 · November 15, 2021

Serial Number 20777109 was reported as accurate.

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 292 · July 26, 2021

Serial Number 20777391 was reported as accurate.

Limited2012 1 · December 30, 2017

Serial Number 20777973 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2017

Serial Number 20777930 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · August 23, 2016

Serial Number 20777827 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · August 1, 2016

Serial Number 20777827 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: up and down wind indicator

dfchong 837 · August 1, 2016

Serial Number 20777827 was reported as accurate.

walter2 56 · February 20, 2016

Serial Number 20777814 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch has a wind up indicator. I believe mine
is a Model 19.

dfchong 837 · February 10, 2016

Serial Number 20777827 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · February 10, 2016

Serial Number 20777827 was reported as accurate.

fleetwood 2 · February 6, 2016

Serial Number 20777622 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2016

Serial Number 20777827 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2016

Serial Number 20777814 was reported as accurate.

Balaski123 1 · October 26, 2015

Serial Number 20777405 was reported as accurate.

rszmit 1 · December 7, 2014

Serial Number 20777801 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Wind Indicator: yes

Anonymous · July 6, 2014

Serial Number 20777234 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · August 23, 2013

Serial Number 20777195 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator on this S/N
Elgin Grade 455 Pocket Watch