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: 23467926
Grade: 455
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1921
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 34 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: 11467.455G34.16S2884.1615M174.O4945.L2273.19J181
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: 14 (1.40%)
$ 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.


Chronified Supporter 212 · March 13, 2022

Serial Number 23467840 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2021

Serial Number 23467284 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 28, 2021

Serial Number 23467832 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2021

Serial Number 23467880 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2020

Serial Number 23467926 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2020

Serial Number 23467309 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2020

Serial Number 23467309 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2020

Serial Number 23467391 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 4, 2019

Serial Number 23467912 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2019

Serial Number 23467676 was reported as accurate.

oilseed Supporter 470 · March 31, 2018

Serial Number 23467806 was reported as accurate.

Chronified Supporter 212 · November 26, 2016

Serial Number 23467982 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 12, 2014

Serial Number 23467434 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2014

Serial Number 23467787 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 28, 2013

Serial Number 23467899 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 17, 2013

Serial Number 23467786 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2013

Serial Number 23467786 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2012

Serial Number 23467709 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2012

Serial Number 23467194 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · September 16, 2012

Serial Number 23467229 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Does NOT have a WINDING INDICATOR
Elgin Grade 455 Pocket Watch