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: 21079668
Grade: 455
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1919
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 9 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 Signing Style: Serif Caps
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
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: Mixed
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Movement Markings: B.W. Raymond
Elgin, U.S.A.
Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
19 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 10552.455G9.16S2599.1615M120.O4351.L2193.19J153
Database Version: v52.241
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
192.69
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
0.126%
Registry Population: 18 (1.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 460 Sales
Research Note: #21079972: Wind Indicator

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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 · March 21, 2024

Serial Number 21079316 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2021

Serial Number 21079452 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2021

Serial Number 21079074 was reported as accurate.

DustOffUH1 9 · April 2, 2021

Serial Number 21079972 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 1, 2020

Serial Number 21079020 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2019

Serial Number 21079762 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2019

Serial Number 21079612 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2019

Serial Number 21079185 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2018

Serial Number 21079991 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2016

Serial Number 21079459 was reported as accurate.

daddo46 991 · March 25, 2016

Serial Number 21079819 was reported as accurate.

Falcon18 5 · February 25, 2015

Serial Number 21079668 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 21, 2014

Serial Number 21079755 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2014

Serial Number 21079204 was reported as accurate.

LeroyC 392 · September 19, 2013

Serial Number 21079988 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Wind indicator present on this SN.

Anonymous · April 18, 2013

Serial Number 21079237 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2013

Serial Number 21079872 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 455 Pocket Watch