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: 23386443 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: 33 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: 11439.455G33.16S2875.1615M172.O4927.L2272.19J180 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.505 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
23 (1.15%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 19.11% 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 · 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 307 · 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