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: 21448953 Question Mark
Grade: 455 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1919 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 13 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: 10705.455G13.16S2644.1615M129.O4448.L2207.19J157 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.431 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
16 (1.60%) 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.


PHIL1199 Supporter 1120 · August 22, 2024

Serial Number 21448417 was reported as accurate.

Ringmaster2124 4 · October 17, 2022

Serial Number 21448733 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2019

Serial Number 21448659 was reported as accurate.

r72gsaol 37 · September 9, 2019

Serial Number 21448668 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Has wind indictaor

Anonymous · January 23, 2018

Serial Number 21448642 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2016

Serial Number 21448754 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2016

Serial Number 21448754 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2016

Serial Number 21448754 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2016

Serial Number 21448754 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2016

Serial Number 21448754 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 17, 2016

Serial Number 21448754 was reported as accurate.

bwalder 137 · December 27, 2015

Serial Number 21448953 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2014

Serial Number 21448869 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Can S/N 21448869 actually be a model 15 if the
barrel wheel is not jewled? The drawing for this
modes showes the barrel wheel jewled. The photo
examples don't appear to be jewled.
Curator Response: The model diagram is simply an example. Your particular watch may not have a jeweled barrel, as you mentioned.

Anonymous · November 3, 2014

Serial Number 21448869 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 16, 2013

Serial Number 21448803 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2013

Serial Number 21448312 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2012

Serial Number 21448969 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · August 10, 2012

Serial Number 21448499 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 455 Pocket Watch