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: 24056349 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: 41 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: Unknown Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 11688.455G41.16S2957.1615M189.O5092.L2295.19J188 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
23 (1.15%) 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.


WWTJon 1 · October 31, 2021

Serial Number 24057540 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2021

Serial Number 24056557 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 7, 2020

Serial Number 24056805 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2020

Serial Number 24057101 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 15, 2018

Serial Number 24057897 was reported as accurate.

Urbanops 51 · November 20, 2016

Serial Number 24057621 was reported as accurate.

Urbanops 51 · November 10, 2016

Serial Number 24056349 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2015

Serial Number 24056230 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2015

Serial Number 24057205 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2015

Serial Number 24057205 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · December 1, 2014

Serial Number 24056727 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2014

Serial Number 24056736 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2014

Serial Number 24057623 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2013

Serial Number 24056170 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2013

Serial Number 24056657 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 7, 2013

Serial Number 24057311 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2013

Serial Number 24056257 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: not wind indicator

Anonymous · March 28, 2013

Serial Number 24056584 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator.

Anonymous · February 24, 2013

Serial Number 24056347 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2012

Serial Number 24056744 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 20, 2012

Serial Number 24057825 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2012

Serial Number 24056257 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 455 Pocket Watch