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: 24218957 Question Mark
Grade: 455 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1921 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 43 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: Mixed Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 11753.455G43.16S2979.1615M193.O5134.L2301.19J190 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.465 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
12 (1.20%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 11.90% Analyzing 472 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 21, 2024

Serial Number 24218098 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2020

Serial Number 24218255 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · July 3, 2019

Serial Number 24218467 was reported as accurate.

Urbanops 51 · April 20, 2017

Serial Number 24218557 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 12, 2016

Serial Number 24218015 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: WIND INDICATOR PRESENT: NO

MikeStanford 20 · October 30, 2015

Serial Number 24218957 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 10/15 -- On eBay: Yes. Wind Indicator IS present

Anonymous · December 13, 2013

Serial Number 24218368 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2013

Serial Number 24218687 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2012

Serial Number 24218771 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 21, 2012

Serial Number 24218941 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 455 Pocket Watch