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: 23297933 Question Mark
Grade: 455 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1921 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 32 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: Unknown Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 11409.455G32.16S2865.1615M170.O4909.L2269.19J179 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.546 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
192.77 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
18 (0.90%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 17.39% Analyzing 475 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 · September 9, 2024

Serial Number 23297652 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2023

Serial Number 23297813 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2021

Serial Number 23298838 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2020

Serial Number 23298722 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2019

Serial Number 23297384 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2019

Serial Number 23297384 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2017

Serial Number 23298813 was reported as accurate.

rafymon98 8 · October 18, 2016

Serial Number 23298287 was reported as accurate.

JLashbrook 110 · August 25, 2016

Serial Number 23297194 was reported as accurate.

rafymon98 8 · March 1, 2016

Serial Number 23298287 was reported as accurate.

rafymon98 8 · February 28, 2016

Serial Number 23298287 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 18, 2013

Serial Number 23297194 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2012

Serial Number 23298230 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2012

Serial Number 23298710 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · August 5, 2012

Serial Number 23298550 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2012

Serial Number 23298890 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: not winding indicator
Elgin Grade 455 Pocket Watch