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: 24716861 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: 49 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: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 11949.455G49.16S3044.1615M206.O5270.L2318.19J197 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.450 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
21 (1.05%) 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.


cjbrem Supporter 915 · 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 471 · May 10, 2021

Serial Number 24715450 was reported as accurate.

cranemaker Supporter 82 · 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 4083 · 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 471 · May 10, 2018

Serial Number 24715450 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 21, 2018

Serial Number 24715887 was reported as accurate.

oilseed Supporter 471 · 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