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: 21156091 Question Mark
Grade: 455 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1919 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 10 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: Unknown Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 10583.455G10.16S2606.1615M122.O4371.L2199.19J154 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.465 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
11 (1.10%) 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 · March 20, 2024

Serial Number 21156918 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 28, 2024

Serial Number 21156918 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 3, 2023

Serial Number 21156047 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 19, 2020

Serial Number 21156666 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2020

Serial Number 21156297 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2018

Serial Number 21156848 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2017

Serial Number 21156343 was reported as accurate.

colaman6mcq Supporter 151 · July 30, 2015

Serial Number 21156671 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2013

Serial Number 21156067 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Does Not have a winding indicator but all the rest
is correct. The picture shown with this movement
is a motor barrel mainspring while the movement
has a Going Barrel as stated.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · December 1, 2012

Serial Number 21156814 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 455 Pocket Watch