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: 21012573
Grade: 455
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1919
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 8 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: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 10518.455G8.16S2589.1615M118.O4329.L2190.19J151
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: 7 (0.70%)
$ 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 · October 4, 2021

Serial Number 21012486 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2018

Serial Number 21012420 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2017

Serial Number 21012450 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: WIND INDICATOR NOT PRESENT

dwbsr 42 · March 29, 2015

Serial Number 21012739 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 6, 2013

Serial Number 21012180 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2013

Serial Number 21012626 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No Winding Indicator but all the rest is correct.

Anonymous · November 7, 2012

Serial Number 21012483 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator on this movement.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · November 5, 2012

Serial Number 21012483 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: no winding indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · November 5, 2012

Serial Number 21012491 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: no winding indicator
Elgin Grade 455 Pocket Watch