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: 22792170 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: 27 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: 11211.455G27.16S2802.1615M159.O4777.L2250.19J173 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.469 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
17 (0.85%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 11.31% Analyzing 473 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.


mwoloscuk 6 · April 22, 2023

Serial Number 22793902 was reported as accurate.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 371 · June 19, 2022

Serial Number 22792695 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2021

Serial Number 22792291 was reported as accurate.

pmtime Supporter 612 · 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 31 · September 30, 2013

Serial Number 22792170 was reported as accurate.

Msw233 Supporter 90 · 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