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: 22243972 Question Mark
Grade: 455 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1920 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 21 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: Mixed Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 11008.455G21.16S2733.1615M146.O4641.L2235.19J167 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 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
26 (1.30%) 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.


Snapper Supporter 149 · November 10, 2024

Serial Number 22244922 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 18, 2024

Serial Number 22244978 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2023

Serial Number 22244409 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2020

Serial Number 22244320 was reported as accurate.

jrussell2002 105 · February 16, 2020

Serial Number 22244112 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 3, 2019

Serial Number 22243868 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · January 21, 2019

Serial Number 22244323 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2018

Serial Number 22244079 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2017

Serial Number 22243548 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 18, 2017

Serial Number 22244620 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 18, 2017

Serial Number 22244620 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 21, 2017

Serial Number 22243352 was reported as accurate.

ccourtney 1 · January 13, 2017

Serial Number 22243461 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 2, 2016

Serial Number 22244748 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 1, 2016

Serial Number 22244748 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 20, 2015

Serial Number 22244150 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 12, 2015

Serial Number 22244169 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · April 28, 2015

Serial Number 22243510 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · February 5, 2015

Serial Number 22244232 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · January 30, 2015

Serial Number 22244232 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · December 1, 2014

Serial Number 22243352 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 15, 2014

Serial Number 22244043 was reported as accurate.

Richantiques 10 · July 1, 2014

Serial Number 22244176 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: WIND INDICATOR PRESENT: YES for this serial
#22,244,176

Anonymous · April 21, 2014

Serial Number 22244186 was reported as accurate.

Waltham21j 121 · April 10, 2014

Serial Number 22243722 was reported as accurate.

Waltham21j 121 · April 5, 2014

Serial Number 22243722 was reported as accurate.

DCG1965 1 · September 12, 2013

Serial Number 22244246 was reported as accurate.

Msw233 Supporter 90 · August 18, 2013

Serial Number 22243972 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2013

Serial Number 22243972 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2012

Serial Number 22244099 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: no winding indicator on this watch , all other
details correct
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · May 6, 2012

Serial Number 22244629 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 12, 2012

Serial Number 22243548 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Elgin Grade 455 Pocket Watch