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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: 22244992
Grade: 455
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1920
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 21 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: 11007.455G21.16S2733.1615M146.O4641.L2234.19J167
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: 25 (1.25%)
$ 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 · June 22, 2023

Serial Number 22244409 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2020

Serial Number 22244320 was reported as accurate.

jrussell2002 94 · February 16, 2020

Serial Number 22244112 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 3, 2019

Serial Number 22243868 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · 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 3970 · 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 89 · 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