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: 23386091
Grade: 455
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1921
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 33 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: 11438.455G33.16S2875.1615M172.O4927.L2271.19J180
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
192.69
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
0.126%
Registry Population: 23 (1.15%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 460 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.


Anonymous · June 30, 2023

Serial Number 23386200 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2021

Serial Number 23387825 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 14, 2021

Serial Number 23387859 was reported as accurate.

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 292 · November 5, 2019

Serial Number 23386091 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2018

Serial Number 23387781 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2018

Serial Number 23386464 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2018

Serial Number 23387614 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 19, 2017

Serial Number 23386127 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 17, 2016

Serial Number 23387046 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 6, 2016

Serial Number 23386321 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2014

Serial Number 23386111 was reported as accurate.

Fretrocker 43 · March 4, 2014

Serial Number 23387935 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2014

Serial Number 23387553 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2012

Serial Number 23387264 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 11, 2012

Serial Number 23386069 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2012

Serial Number 23387128 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 23386069 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator
Elgin Grade 455 Pocket Watch