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: 23803321
Grade: 455
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1921
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 38 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: 11594.455G38.16S2925.1615M183.O5030.L2285.19J185
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
191.62
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
0.127%
Registry Population: 29 (1.45%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -0.57% Analyzing 459 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 20, 2022

Serial Number 23803043 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2021

Serial Number 23803340 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2021

Serial Number 23803340 was reported as accurate.

milgauss 24 · July 26, 2020

Serial Number 23803503 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Santa Fe dial.
Movement info correct.

Anonymous · February 12, 2019

Serial Number 23802865 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 1, 2016

Serial Number 23802832 was reported as accurate.

Groovysalsa 109 · November 22, 2015

Serial Number 23802353 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator

Anonymous · April 18, 2015

Serial Number 23802353 was reported as accurate.

Bennyriley 2 · March 24, 2015

Serial Number 23803559 was reported as accurate.

Bennyriley 2 · March 24, 2015

Serial Number 23803559 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2015

Serial Number 23802845 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2014

Serial Number 23803896 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 11, 2014

Serial Number 23802108 was reported as accurate.

Steve24 6 · July 6, 2014

Serial Number 23802845 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 13, 2014

Serial Number 23803374 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2014

Serial Number 23802672 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2014

Serial Number 23802672 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2014

Serial Number 23803148 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2014

Serial Number 23803148 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2014

Serial Number 23803154 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2013

Serial Number 23803336 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No WI.
Diamond end stone

Anonymous · December 30, 2012

Serial Number 23802444 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2012

Serial Number 23803969 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 3, 2012

Serial Number 23803331 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: no wind indicator and no dr. so not a rr grade
watch.
Elgin Grade 455 Pocket Watch