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: 24715085
Grade: 455
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1922
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 49 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: 11948.455G49.16S3044.1615M206.O5270.L2317.19J197
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: 21 (1.05%)
$ 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.


cjbrem Supporter 493 · July 7, 2023

Serial Number 24715721 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2022

Serial Number 24715270 was reported as accurate.

geotechcritter 7 · May 29, 2021

Serial Number 24716956 was reported as accurate.

oilseed Supporter 469 · May 10, 2021

Serial Number 24715450 was reported as accurate.

cranemaker Supporter 73 · February 3, 2020

Serial Number 24716861 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator

Anonymous · November 29, 2019

Serial Number 24716175 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 14, 2019

Serial Number 24715714 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · February 27, 2019

Serial Number 24716994 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2018

Serial Number 24715233 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2018

Serial Number 24715533 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · June 1, 2018

Serial Number 24716800 was reported as accurate.

oilseed Supporter 469 · May 10, 2018

Serial Number 24715450 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 21, 2018

Serial Number 24715887 was reported as accurate.

oilseed Supporter 469 · April 3, 2018

Serial Number 24716223 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2018

Serial Number 24715825 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 29, 2017

Serial Number 24716038 was reported as accurate.

tkarter 184 · December 27, 2017

Serial Number 24715233 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2017

Serial Number 24715869 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 1, 2017

Serial Number 24716861 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2017

Serial Number 24715890 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 15, 2017

Serial Number 24715825 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2017

Serial Number 24715825 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2016

Serial Number 24715695 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2015

Serial Number 24716129 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2015

Serial Number 24716129 was reported as accurate.

watchman992 23 · December 20, 2015

Serial Number 24716129 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2014

Serial Number 24716119 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 24, 2014

Serial Number 24715278 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2013

Serial Number 24715695 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2013

Serial Number 24715695 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2013

Serial Number 24716316 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2013

Serial Number 24716038 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 25, 2012

Serial Number 24716738 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · July 12, 2012

Serial Number 24716339 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: not a "wind indicator"
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · May 15, 2012

Serial Number 24716268 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: no wind indicator on this watch, not rr grade.
Elgin Grade 455 Pocket Watch