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: 23803321 Question Mark
Grade: 455 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1921 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 38 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: 11595.455G38.16S2925.1615M183.O5030.L2286.19J185 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.433 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
29 (1.45%) 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.


Anonymous · June 20, 2022

Serial Number 23803043 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2021

Serial Number 23803340 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2021

Serial Number 23803340 was reported as accurate.

milgauss 24 · July 26, 2020

Serial Number 23803503 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Santa Fe dial.
Movement info correct.

Anonymous · February 12, 2019

Serial Number 23802865 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 1, 2016

Serial Number 23802832 was reported as accurate.

Groovysalsa 109 · November 22, 2015

Serial Number 23802353 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator

Anonymous · April 18, 2015

Serial Number 23802353 was reported as accurate.

Bennyriley 2 · March 24, 2015

Serial Number 23803559 was reported as accurate.

Bennyriley 2 · March 24, 2015

Serial Number 23803559 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2015

Serial Number 23802845 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2014

Serial Number 23803896 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 11, 2014

Serial Number 23802108 was reported as accurate.

Steve24 6 · July 6, 2014

Serial Number 23802845 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 13, 2014

Serial Number 23803374 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2014

Serial Number 23802672 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2014

Serial Number 23802672 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2014

Serial Number 23803148 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2014

Serial Number 23803148 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2014

Serial Number 23803154 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2013

Serial Number 23803336 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No WI.
Diamond end stone

Anonymous · December 30, 2012

Serial Number 23802444 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2012

Serial Number 23803969 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 3, 2012

Serial Number 23803331 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: no wind indicator and no dr. so not a rr grade
watch.
Elgin Grade 455 Pocket Watch