Elgin Pocket Watch Information: Serial Number 24880195 (Grade 455)

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Grade: 455

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	24880195
Grade:	455
Model:	15
Estimated Production Year:	1922
Run Quantity:	2,000
Grade/Model Run:	51 of 52
Total Production:	64,000
Size:	16s
Jewels:	19j
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Traveling Nut (spring)
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted # of Positions:	5
Railroad Grade:	Yes
Wind Indicator Available:	Yes
Wind Indicator Present:	Mixed
U.S. Patents:	77078, 596407
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List

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24879001

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24881000

April 2, 2020:
Serial Number 24880184 was reported as accurate
February 11, 2020:
Serial Number 24879603 was reported as accurate
February 22, 2018:
Serial Number 24879910 was reported as accurate
November 17, 2017:
Serial Number 24880251 was reported as accurate
July 24, 2017:
Serial Number 24879217 was reported as accurate
February 10, 2017:
Serial Number 24880000 was reported as accurate
June 1, 2016:
Serial Number 24880072 was reported as inaccurate
Note: winding indicator present :yes
June 26, 2014:
Serial Number 24879340 was reported as accurate
May 29, 2013:
Serial Number 24879767 was reported as accurate
May 10, 2013:
Serial Number 24879192 was reported as accurate
May 5, 2013:
Serial Number 24879016 was reported as inaccurate
Note: S/N24879016 has no jeweled barrel wheel or the 3
screws like the black and white drawing showing
this movement. However S/N24879016 does have the
barrel wheel main plate engraved 19j. And the
engravings are inlayed with gold. Also the
winding wheels do have fancy demaskeening like the
19j version with gold inlayed engraving. If
someone can say the barrel wheel can be jeweled
and the 3 screws are hidden under the barrel, or
the 19j are applied in a cap jewel version. Other
wise
S/N24879016 is different that the movement
diagramed in the line drawing.
May 5, 2013:
Serial Number 24879016 was reported as inaccurate
No further details were submitted with the report.
May 5, 2013:
Serial Number 24879016 was reported as accurate
October 18, 2012:
Serial Number 24879211 was reported as accurate
October 18, 2012:
Serial Number 24879211 was reported as accurate
October 7, 2012:
Serial Number 24879987 was reported as accurate
July 30, 2012:
Serial Number 24880259 was reported as inaccurate
Note: Does not have a winding indicator. All the rest
of the informatioin is correct.