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: 24465456 Question Mark
Grade: 455 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1922 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 46 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: 11847.455G46.16S3009.1615M199.O5199.L2310.19J194 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.428 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
19 (0.95%) 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 · August 7, 2024

Serial Number 24466071 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: SN 24466071 is a Wind Indicator movement- it has
the pinion for the indicator hand and it works!

frankrus Supporter 34 · April 12, 2022

Serial Number 24465362 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 25, 2021

Serial Number 24466154 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 7, 2021

Serial Number 24466818 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2021

Serial Number 24466495 was reported as accurate.

CechBro 36 · October 12, 2020

Serial Number 24465489 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2020

Serial Number 24466984 was reported as accurate.

7797903 10 · December 22, 2018

Serial Number 24466126 was reported as accurate.

corebit 24 · December 14, 2018

Serial Number 24465849 was reported as accurate.

corebit 24 · December 1, 2018

Serial Number 24465849 was reported as accurate.

backwardglance1 99 · December 1, 2018

Serial Number 24465849 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 10, 2017

Serial Number 24466817 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2017

Serial Number 24465136 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2017

Serial Number 24465328 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 18, 2014

Serial Number 24465852 was reported as accurate.

jibberyerkibber 50 · October 8, 2013

Serial Number 24466051 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch DOES have a wind indicator. Thanks!

OldEphram 30 · September 27, 2013

Serial Number 24466560 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2013

Serial Number 24466051 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2013

Serial Number 24465207 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 26, 2012

Serial Number 24466051 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 13, 2012

Serial Number 24465816 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 13, 2012

Serial Number 24465616 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2012

Serial Number 24466560 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is not a winding indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · September 17, 2012

Serial Number 24465816 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · August 14, 2012

Serial Number 24466560 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 455 Pocket Watch