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: 21298904
Grade: 455
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1919
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 12 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: 10642.455G12.16S2625.1615M126.O4409.L2202.19J156
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: 11 (1.10%)
$ 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.


cjbrem Supporter 499 · March 24, 2024

Serial Number 21298905 was reported as accurate.

cliffdobbins Supporter 296 · December 21, 2021

Serial Number 21298527 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 2, 2020

Serial Number 21298136 was reported as accurate.

Joef21 162 · June 21, 2020

Serial Number 21298904 was reported as accurate.

ElvisTcB 14 · June 9, 2020

Serial Number 21298697 was reported as accurate.

Rentalmama 19 · June 5, 2020

Serial Number 21298904 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 2, 2017

Serial Number 21298309 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 21, 2013

Serial Number 21298711 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2013

Serial Number 21298711 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: not wind indicator
Elgin Grade 455 Pocket Watch