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: 21607357 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: 15 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: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 10764.455G15.16S2658.1615M132.O4488.L2213.19J160 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.427 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 · December 28, 2023

Serial Number 21607548 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2022

Serial Number 21607110 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2022

Serial Number 21607110 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2021

Serial Number 21607962 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5207 · June 5, 2020

Serial Number 21607270 was reported as accurate.

Moneycash 1 · March 3, 2020

Serial Number 21607962 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 13, 2016

Serial Number 21607375 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 5, 2013

Serial Number 21607711 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2012

Serial Number 21607554 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 21, 2012

Serial Number 21607210 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · August 30, 2012

Serial Number 21607554 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 29, 2012

Serial Number 21607554 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 21, 2012

Serial Number 21607585 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator on the abv serial
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · April 11, 2012

Serial Number 21607547 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this movement is not a winding indicator movement
Elgin Grade 455 Pocket Watch