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: 22556676
Grade: 455
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1920
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 24 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: 11123.455G24.16S2771.1615M153.O4719.L2241.19J170
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: 12 (1.20%)
$ 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 · April 16, 2021

Serial Number 22556807 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 9, 2020

Serial Number 22556117 was reported as accurate.

Joef21 162 · June 29, 2020

Serial Number 22556393 was reported as accurate.

Joef21 162 · June 17, 2020

Serial Number 22556676 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2017

Serial Number 22556036 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator.

Anonymous · December 25, 2017

Serial Number 22556036 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 25, 2017

Serial Number 22556799 was reported as accurate.

pwdmbj Supporter 552 · October 27, 2016

Serial Number 22556172 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2015

Serial Number 22556122 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2014

Serial Number 22556207 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2014

Serial Number 22556207 was reported as accurate.

haskell 53 · March 26, 2014

Serial Number 22556006 was reported as accurate.

haskell 53 · March 10, 2014

Serial Number 22556006 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2014

Serial Number 22556006 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 11, 2013

Serial Number 22556657 was reported as accurate.

Joef21 162 · July 8, 2013

Serial Number 22556676 was reported as accurate.

Joef21 162 · July 8, 2013

Serial Number 22556393 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2013

Serial Number 22556492 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2013

Serial Number 22556492 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 455 Pocket Watch