Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 20853621 (Grade 455)

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Access Date: June 07, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 455

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	20853621
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
Case:	Various
Run ID:	10460.455G6.16S2574.1615M114.O4292.L2187.19J149
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.696
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$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	15.95% Analyzing 486 Sales

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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 · April 26, 2025

Serial Number 20853590 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 29, 2023

Serial Number 20853305 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: #20853305 Has up/down indicator

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