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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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 22630006 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: 25 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: Unknown Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 11151.455G25.16S2781.1615M155.O4740.L2245.19J171 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.581 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
13 (0.65%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 16.77% Analyzing 477 Sales 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.


Anonymous · November 30, 2022

Serial Number 22629376 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 2, 2021

Serial Number 22629206 was reported as accurate.

charlesleonard 5 · February 19, 2019

Serial Number 22630573 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2017

Serial Number 22629259 was reported as accurate.

Harvey 2 · May 30, 2017

Serial Number 22630662 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2015

Serial Number 22629751 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 21, 2015

Serial Number 22629751 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 27, 2015

Serial Number 22629751 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2014

Serial Number 22629751 was reported as accurate.

haskell 53 · March 17, 2014

Serial Number 22629107 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 15, 2013

Serial Number 22630140 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4086 · July 3, 2013

Serial Number 22630006 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 17, 2013

Serial Number 22630864 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2012

Serial Number 22630493 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Forgot to mention the Montgomery dial on this
watch

Anonymous · August 13, 2012

Serial Number 22630493 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Has no wind indicator, unless the dial was
replaced and it's covered up! The data on
PocketWatchRepair says it was made in 1919, not
1920. Not sure on the run qty, but everything else
seems right.

Anonymous · July 29, 2012

Serial Number 22630493 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator

Anonymous · July 27, 2012

Serial Number 22630493 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2012

Serial Number 22630030 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Does not have a Winding Indicator but is a B W
Raymond 19, jewel, 5 adjustment movement with a
going barrel.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · June 25, 2012

Serial Number 22630030 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · June 9, 2012

Serial Number 22629164 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is not a Winding Indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · May 29, 2012

Serial Number 22629250 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: everything matches except although it is a B W
Raymond on the movement, the face does not have
the winding indicator
Elgin Grade 455 Pocket Watch