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: 22000073
Grade: 455
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1920
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 19 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 Available: Yes
Wind Indicator Present: Mixed
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 10916.455G19.16S2704.1615M141.O4585.L2227.19J164
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: 18 (1.80%)
$ 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.


kevinwest Supporter 14 · October 23, 2023

Serial Number 22000207 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement i have has a wind indicator. I dont
see this on the others verified here. Thanks.
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Anonymous · November 6, 2022

Serial Number 22000297 was reported as accurate.

nicnic Supporter 378 · May 24, 2022

Serial Number 22000526 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2020

Serial Number 22000207 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · July 4, 2019

Serial Number 22000084 was reported as accurate.

crispy 322 · June 5, 2019

Serial Number 22000836 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 20, 2018

Serial Number 22000351 was reported as accurate.

Singularity21 19 · November 16, 2017

Serial Number 22000836 was reported as accurate.

Urbanops 51 · July 9, 2017

Serial Number 22000073 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 29, 2016

Serial Number 22000362 was reported as accurate.

billy69 11 · February 6, 2016

Serial Number 22000092 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · November 25, 2015

Serial Number 22000224 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Wind indicator is present on this serial number
watch.

Anonymous · May 31, 2014

Serial Number 22000457 was reported as accurate.

mdcars 30 · October 29, 2013

Serial Number 22000408 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 28, 2013

Serial Number 22000695 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator on this movement

Anonymous · April 18, 2013

Serial Number 22000428 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2013

Serial Number 22000309 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2013

Serial Number 22000818 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 455 Pocket Watch