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: 22792170
Grade: 455
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1920
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 27 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: 11210.455G27.16S2802.1615M159.O4777.L2249.19J173
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: 17 (0.85%)
$ 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.


mwoloscuk 6 · April 22, 2023

Serial Number 22793902 was reported as accurate.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 365 · June 19, 2022

Serial Number 22792695 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2021

Serial Number 22792291 was reported as accurate.

pmtime Supporter 400 · November 16, 2021

Serial Number 22792334 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2019

Serial Number 22793136 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 25, 2019

Serial Number 22792630 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2019

Serial Number 22792630 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2019

Serial Number 22792630 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2019

Serial Number 22792630 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2019

Serial Number 22792630 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 11, 2019

Serial Number 22793351 was reported as accurate.

Bluejay 179 · November 8, 2018

Serial Number 22792604 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2017

Serial Number 22793522 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2016

Serial Number 22793455 was reported as accurate.

tkarter 184 · November 2, 2016

Serial Number 22793481 was reported as accurate.

mwoloscuk 6 · June 27, 2016

Serial Number 22793902 was reported as accurate.

robertsetronics 26 · November 10, 2015

Serial Number 22792776 was reported as accurate.

robertsetronics 26 · November 2, 2015

Serial Number 22792776 was reported as accurate.

robertsetronics 26 · October 29, 2015

Serial Number 22792776 was reported as accurate.

Bluejay 179 · August 27, 2015

Serial Number 22793976 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · March 26, 2015

Serial Number 22793931 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2015

Serial Number 22793931 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2014

Serial Number 22793385 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 8, 2014

Serial Number 22793417 was reported as accurate.

drisen 29 · September 30, 2013

Serial Number 22792170 was reported as accurate.

Msw233 Supporter 89 · August 18, 2013

Serial Number 22792077 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2013

Serial Number 22792077 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not checked for wind indicator

Anonymous · September 5, 2012

Serial Number 22793647 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · July 25, 2012

Serial Number 22793202 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch has no winding indicator, the dial looks
original to the watch.
Elgin Grade 455 Pocket Watch