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: 20853202 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: 6 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: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 10460.455G6.16S2574.1615M114.O4292.L2187.19J149 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.450 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
17 (1.70%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 11.90% Analyzing 472 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 29, 2023

Serial Number 20853305 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: #20853305 Has up/down indicator
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

TerryfromCanada Supporter 486 · August 15, 2023

Serial Number 20853561 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2022

Serial Number 20853835 was reported as accurate.

Chronified Supporter 212 · September 28, 2021

Serial Number 20853618 was reported as accurate.

Elgin19J 1 · January 13, 2019

Serial Number 20853918 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 24, 2017

Serial Number 20853613 was reported as accurate.

daddo46 992 · October 17, 2016

Serial Number 20853237 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · August 1, 2016

Serial Number 20853202 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · February 5, 2016

Serial Number 20853202 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2015

Serial Number 20853950 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2015

Serial Number 20853292 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2014

Serial Number 20853628 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 13, 2012

Serial Number 20853839 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 455 Pocket Watch