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: 22712334
Grade: 455
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1920
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 26 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: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 11181.455G26.16S2792.1615M157.O4759.L2246.19J172
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: 10 (1.00%)
$ 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 · October 27, 2022

Serial Number 22712765 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2022

Serial Number 22712327 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · 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