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: 22712270 Question Mark
Grade: 455 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1920 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 26 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: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 11182.455G26.16S2792.1615M157.O4759.L2247.19J172 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.517 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
10 (1.00%) 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 · October 27, 2022

Serial Number 22712765 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2022

Serial Number 22712327 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · October 27, 2021

Serial Number 22712169 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2021

Serial Number 22712090 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2021

Serial Number 22712854 was reported as accurate.

Patrick92 11 · October 23, 2020

Serial Number 22712127 was reported as accurate.

todix144 76 · November 20, 2018

Serial Number 22712270 was reported as accurate.

Chronified Supporter 212 · November 21, 2016

Serial Number 22712425 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · March 14, 2015

Serial Number 22712270 was reported as accurate.

MichaelB 150 · March 14, 2015

Serial Number 22712057 was reported as accurate.

Groovysalsa 109 · October 5, 2014

Serial Number 22712334 was reported as accurate.

Groovysalsa 109 · February 16, 2014

Serial Number 22712334 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No Wind Indicator
Elgin Grade 455 Pocket Watch