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: 23040566 Question Mark
Grade: 455 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1921 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 29 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: Mixed Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 11310.455G29.16S2834.1615M163.O4842.L2259.19J175 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
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
16 (1.60%) 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.


Anonymous · April 25, 2024

Serial Number 23040530 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 22, 2024

Serial Number 23040530 was reported as accurate.

Adoepel 4 · June 5, 2023

Serial Number 23040566 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2023

Serial Number 23040408 was reported as accurate.

Anym00se 1 · December 13, 2019

Serial Number 23040861 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2019

Serial Number 23040412 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 16, 2018

Serial Number 23040220 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 16, 2018

Serial Number 23040220 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2018

Serial Number 23040412 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2016

Serial Number 23040021 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: There is no wind indicator on this movement.
Everything else looks accurate.

Snapper Supporter 146 · July 17, 2016

Serial Number 23040021 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2014

Serial Number 23040609 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · March 7, 2014

Serial Number 23040412 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Wind Indicator Present = Yes

Anonymous · September 10, 2013

Serial Number 23040793 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2012

Serial Number 23040736 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Does NOT have a winding indicator. All else is
correct.
Elgin Grade 455 Pocket Watch