Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 478

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 27009835
Grade: 478
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1925
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 16 of 91
Grade/Model Total Production: 185,400
Variant Est. Production: 171,400 (16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Ball
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Wind Indicator Available: Yes
Wind Indicator Present: Unknown
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 12546.478G16.16S3185.1615M234.O5684.L2345.21J341
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
558.20
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
215.65
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.366%
Registry Population: 43 (1.43%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.94% Analyzing 1,534 Sales

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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 · September 23, 2023

Serial Number 27009238 was reported as accurate.

Chronified Supporter 212 · February 9, 2022

Serial Number 27010289 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 15, 2021

Serial Number 27010075 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 15, 2021

Serial Number 27010075 was reported as accurate.

LyonOil 1 · February 1, 2021

Serial Number 27009291 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2021

Serial Number 27009291 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · December 15, 2020

Serial Number 27009310 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2020

Serial Number 27010741 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2020

Serial Number 27008031 was reported as accurate.

milgauss 24 · August 2, 2020

Serial Number 27009584 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2020

Serial Number 27010910 was reported as accurate.

tiaretnt 1 · January 30, 2020

Serial Number 27008956 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2020

Serial Number 27010756 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2019

Serial Number 27010096 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2019

Serial Number 27008775 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2018

Serial Number 27008779 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 8, 2018

Serial Number 27008779 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2018

Serial Number 27008459 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2017

Serial Number 27010231 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2017

Serial Number 27008956 was reported as accurate.

ticker32 Supporter 84 · August 27, 2017

Serial Number 27009343 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2017

Serial Number 27008552 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2016

Serial Number 27008826 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2016

Serial Number 27010151 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 29, 2016

Serial Number 27009907 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2016

Serial Number 27010974 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 4, 2016

Serial Number 27010974 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 14, 2015

Serial Number 27008142 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · February 24, 2015

Serial Number 27010432 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2014

Serial Number 27008529 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2014

Serial Number 27008529 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2013

Serial Number 27010150 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2013

Serial Number 27008932 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2013

Serial Number 27010289 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2013

Serial Number 27010545 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2012

Serial Number 27008856 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 10, 2012

Serial Number 27008852 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 8, 2012

Serial Number 27008856 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2012

Serial Number 27010362 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2012

Serial Number 27010362 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2012

Serial Number 27010545 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2012

Serial Number 27008100 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2012

Serial Number 27008184 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 7, 2012

Serial Number 27009822 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2012

Serial Number 27009100 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch