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: 23215340 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: 31 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: 11374.455G31.16S2855.1615M168.O4885.L2266.19J177 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.462 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): 11.90% Analyzing 472 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.


Huggs3 Supporter 144 · July 9, 2023

Serial Number 23215526 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The information is correct except this watch has a
wind indicator
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · March 15, 2023

Serial Number 23215728 was reported as accurate.

Chronified Supporter 212 · February 9, 2022

Serial Number 23215800 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2020

Serial Number 23215566 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2014

Serial Number 23215102 was reported as accurate.

daleballard 17 · June 28, 2014

Serial Number 23215889 was reported as accurate.

daleballard 17 · June 28, 2014

Serial Number 23215889 was reported as accurate.

hommer 29 · June 12, 2014

Serial Number 23215841 was reported as accurate.

Waltham21j 121 · March 6, 2014

Serial Number 23215729 was reported as accurate.

ascards 14 · February 12, 2014

Serial Number 23215018 was reported as accurate.

jhhl1974 1 · November 4, 2013

Serial Number 23215340 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 455 Pocket Watch