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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: 21607404
Grade: 455
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1919
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 15 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: 10763.455G15.16S2658.1615M132.O4488.L2212.19J160
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: 9 (0.90%)
$ 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 · 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 4691 · 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