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: 24388950
Grade: 455
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1922
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 45 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 Available: Yes
Wind Indicator Present: Unknown
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 11815.455G45.16S2999.1615M197.O5177.L2306.19J193
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: 10 (1.00%)
$ 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.


aconner 62 · August 27, 2022

Serial Number 24388877 was reported as accurate.

JimBob 13 · November 7, 2018

Serial Number 24388362 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 10, 2017

Serial Number 24388706 was reported as accurate.

JimBob 13 · February 1, 2017

Serial Number 24388362 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2016

Serial Number 24388318 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2016

Serial Number 24388318 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2014

Serial Number 24388520 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2014

Serial Number 24388058 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2012

Serial Number 24388340 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · June 5, 2012

Serial Number 24388915 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 455 Pocket Watch