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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: 24551179 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: 47 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: 11886.455G47.16S3022.1615M201.O5226.L2312.19J195 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 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
23 (1.15%) 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.


PHIL1199 Supporter 1162 · May 24, 2024

Serial Number 24550770 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2023

Serial Number 24550096 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2023

Serial Number 24550096 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2023

Serial Number 24551966 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 29, 2021

Serial Number 24550096 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2020

Serial Number 24551053 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 12, 2020

Serial Number 24551179 was reported as accurate.

oilseed Supporter 471 · April 18, 2020

Serial Number 24551413 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2020

Serial Number 24550079 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2020

Serial Number 24551336 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2019

Serial Number 24550798 was reported as accurate.

bogus22 Supporter 83 · July 14, 2018

Serial Number 24551182 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 9, 2017

Serial Number 24551660 was reported as accurate.

catman032076 101 · December 30, 2015

Serial Number 24551441 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · November 22, 2015

Serial Number 24551555 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2015

Serial Number 24550046 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 19, 2014

Serial Number 24551879 was reported as accurate.

PopPop 2 · May 20, 2014

Serial Number 24551179 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 15, 2014

Serial Number 24551554 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Wind Indicator Is Present

Anonymous · March 4, 2014

Serial Number 24551554 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement DOES have a Winding Indicator.

Anonymous · January 2, 2014

Serial Number 24551684 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2013

Serial Number 24551684 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2013

Serial Number 24551344 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2013

Serial Number 24551441 was reported as accurate.

Bluejay 179 · December 2, 2013

Serial Number 24551684 was reported as accurate.

ccnumis 145 · November 16, 2013

Serial Number 24551297 was reported as accurate.

ccnumis 145 · November 16, 2013

Serial Number 24551297 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 15, 2013

Serial Number 24551441 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 14, 2013

Serial Number 24551678 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2013

Serial Number 24551441 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 27, 2013

Serial Number 24551167 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 1, 2013

Serial Number 24551525 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement DOES have a Winding Indicator. All
else is correct.

Anonymous · September 25, 2012

Serial Number 24551283 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 25, 2012

Serial Number 24551580 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2012

Serial Number 24551660 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator
Elgin Grade 455 Pocket Watch