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: 22000073 Question Mark
Grade: 455 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1920 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 19 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: 10917.455G19.16S2704.1615M141.O4585.L2228.19J164 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
19 (1.90%) 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 · April 2, 2024

Serial Number 22000229 was reported as accurate.

kevinwest Supporter 14 · October 23, 2023

Serial Number 22000207 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement i have has a wind indicator. I dont
see this on the others verified here. Thanks.
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Anonymous · November 6, 2022

Serial Number 22000297 was reported as accurate.

nicnic Supporter 404 · May 24, 2022

Serial Number 22000526 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2020

Serial Number 22000207 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · July 4, 2019

Serial Number 22000084 was reported as accurate.

crispy 325 · June 5, 2019

Serial Number 22000836 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 20, 2018

Serial Number 22000351 was reported as accurate.

Singularity21 19 · November 16, 2017

Serial Number 22000836 was reported as accurate.

Urbanops 51 · July 9, 2017

Serial Number 22000073 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 29, 2016

Serial Number 22000362 was reported as accurate.

billy69 11 · February 6, 2016

Serial Number 22000092 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · November 25, 2015

Serial Number 22000224 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Wind indicator is present on this serial number
watch.

Anonymous · May 31, 2014

Serial Number 22000457 was reported as accurate.

mdcars 30 · October 29, 2013

Serial Number 22000408 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 28, 2013

Serial Number 22000695 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator on this movement

Anonymous · April 18, 2013

Serial Number 22000428 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2013

Serial Number 22000309 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2013

Serial Number 22000818 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 455 Pocket Watch