Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 472 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 472

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 27801765
Grade: 472
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1925
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 21
Grade/Model Total Production: 21,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Casual Script
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: Yes
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
B.W. Raymond [Gilt]
21 Jewels [Black]
Adjusted 5 Positions
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 12753.472G8.16S3247.1615M244.O5823.L2355.21J351
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
62.87
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
24.37
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.042%
Registry Population: 9 (0.90%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 4.21% Analyzing 185 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 · May 6, 2022

Serial Number 27801993 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch movement is up/down. Dial is marked Invar
Balance.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Mondomike 15 · February 6, 2021

Serial Number 27801818 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2020

Serial Number 27801932 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2020

Serial Number 27801799 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 15, 2017

Serial Number 27801993 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Does have wind indicator and invar balance

Anonymous · December 7, 2016

Serial Number 27801749 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · February 21, 2015

Serial Number 27801273 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · February 7, 2015

Serial Number 27801273 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · December 1, 2014

Serial Number 27801827 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2013

Serial Number 27801839 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 11, 2013

Serial Number 27801861 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2013

Serial Number 27801906 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 30, 2012

Serial Number 27801773 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 472 Pocket Watch