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: 24954105 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: 52 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 Signing Style: Mixed Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt 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
Movement Markings: B.W. Raymond
Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
19 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12040.455G52.16S3072.1615M211.O5329.L2323.19J201 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
24 (1.20%) 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, 2023

Serial Number 24953940 was reported as accurate.

Jackson2 2 · August 24, 2022

Serial Number 24953374 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 21, 2021

Serial Number 24954570 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 22, 2020

Serial Number 24954944 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2020

Serial Number 24954944 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2020

Serial Number 24954944 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2018

Serial Number 24953874 was reported as accurate.

boyzndad 1 · August 16, 2018

Serial Number 24953817 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2018

Serial Number 24954219 was reported as accurate.

d2hensley 19 · March 17, 2018

Serial Number 24953885 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2018

Serial Number 24954105 was reported as accurate.

ScCobra 1 · January 7, 2017

Serial Number 24954660 was reported as accurate.

ScCobra 1 · January 7, 2017

Serial Number 24954660 was reported as accurate.

Barkleydee 13 · January 2, 2017

Serial Number 24954735 was reported as accurate.

Chronified Supporter 212 · October 5, 2016

Serial Number 24954323 was reported as accurate.

Orchidman369 18 · September 29, 2016

Serial Number 24953374 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2016

Serial Number 24953441 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 1, 2016

Serial Number 24953160 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 3, 2016

Serial Number 24954995 was reported as accurate.

jsppgp 2 · March 1, 2016

Serial Number 24953405 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 28, 2016

Serial Number 24953099 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 7, 2015

Serial Number 24954394 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2015

Serial Number 24953351 was reported as accurate.

diegroorozco 1 · November 8, 2014

Serial Number 24953988 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2014

Serial Number 24953988 was reported as accurate.

tjlonghi18 2 · October 28, 2014

Serial Number 24954105 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2013

Serial Number 24954539 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: not wind indicator

Anonymous · September 29, 2012

Serial Number 24953727 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 14, 2012

Serial Number 24953937 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator
Elgin Grade 455 Pocket Watch