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: 20853202
Grade: 455
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1918
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 6 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: Yes
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 10459.455G6.16S2574.1615M114.O4292.L2186.19J149
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: 16 (1.60%)
$ 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.


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 477 · 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 991 · 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