Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 455 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 455

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 20777916 Question Mark
Grade: 455 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1918 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 52 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 64,000 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 19j 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: Mixed Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 10434.455G5.16S2568.1615M112.O4274.L2185.19J148 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.531 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
23 (2.30%) 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.


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 307 · 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