Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 453 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 453

Veritas

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 22554005 Question Mark
Grade: 453 Question Mark
Variation: Veritas Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1920 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 9 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,000 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 23j 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 Signing Style: Mixed Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Jeweled Safety Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Traveling Nut (spring) Question Mark
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire 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
Movement Markings: Veritas
Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
23 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 11122.453G4.16S2769.1615M151.O4717.L2240.23J52 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.505 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
27.09 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
10.41 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.018% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
20 (2.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -8.01% Analyzing 102 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #22554491 Verified with Wind Indicator [JH].

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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.


ultimatekaiser 48 · February 11, 2023

Serial Number 22554694 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 24, 2022

Serial Number 22554694 was reported as accurate.

pmtime Supporter 612 · May 12, 2021

Serial Number 22554674 was reported as accurate.

021666 41 · April 19, 2021

Serial Number 22554606 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2020

Serial Number 22554119 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 18s
Curator Response: Measure the pillar plate diameter. The Grade 453 is a 16-Size movement.

Anonymous · April 11, 2020

Serial Number 22554238 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · February 21, 2019

Serial Number 22554412 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2018

Serial Number 22554796 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2017

Serial Number 22554402 was reported as accurate.

Chronified Supporter 212 · December 29, 2016

Serial Number 22554897 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator

Anonymous · October 4, 2016

Serial Number 22554081 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2016

Serial Number 22554081 was reported as accurate.

hubme0 23 · September 24, 2015

Serial Number 22554447 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 22554447 this watch has a up/dn ind.

Anonymous · January 8, 2015

Serial Number 22554375 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · November 13, 2014

Serial Number 22554172 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2014

Serial Number 22554796 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2014

Serial Number 22554796 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2014

Serial Number 22554450 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2014

Serial Number 22554094 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

LeroyC 392 · September 20, 2013

Serial Number 22554392 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator on this SN.

texascoin 11 · September 5, 2013

Serial Number 22554081 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2013

Serial Number 22554081 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2013

Serial Number 22554768 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2013

Serial Number 22554049 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2013

Serial Number 22554089 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 453 Pocket Watch