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: 41307951
Grade: 478
Variation: B.W. Raymond Gold Flashed
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1943
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 81 of 91
Grade/Model Total Production: 185,400
Variant Est. Production: 12,000 (16S-M15-21J-OFL)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gold Flashed
Movement Signing Style: Mixed
Movement Inlay Color: Black
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: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Movement Markings: B.W. Raymond
Elgin Nat'l. Watch Co.
U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Temperature
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 14985.478G81.16S3809.1615M347.O6870.L2479.21J463
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
555.10
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: 22 (1.10%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.44% Analyzing 1,531 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 · January 14, 2023

Serial Number 41306345 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 7, 2022

Serial Number 41307773 was reported as accurate.

obdundee 26 · October 1, 2021

Serial Number 41306460 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2020

Serial Number 41307248 was reported as accurate.

avpalermo Supporter 568 · November 30, 2020

Serial Number 41306709 was reported as accurate.

arisandino 14 · May 25, 2020

Serial Number 41306096 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 17, 2019

Serial Number 41307729 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 17, 2019

Serial Number 41306996 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2019

Serial Number 41307585 was reported as accurate.

wmike565 Supporter 115 · April 20, 2019

Serial Number 41307830 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 4, 2019

Serial Number 41306920 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2019

Serial Number 41307336 was reported as accurate.

bwcrtime 188 · January 8, 2019

Serial Number 41306836 was reported as accurate.

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 291 · September 15, 2018

Serial Number 41307951 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2018

Serial Number 41307733 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2018

Serial Number 41306132 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2017

Serial Number 41306520 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2016

Serial Number 41307110 was reported as accurate.

kmggold 40 · November 5, 2015

Serial Number 41306889 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 3, 2015

Serial Number 41306774 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2015

Serial Number 41307508 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2014

Serial Number 41307073 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2014

Serial Number 41306920 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 24, 2014

Serial Number 41306966 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2013

Serial Number 41306599 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2013

Serial Number 41307248 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2013

Serial Number 41306768 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 27, 2013

Serial Number 41307243 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 20, 2013

Serial Number 41306565 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 20, 2013

Serial Number 41306565 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2012

Serial Number 41307970 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: gold finish on plates
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gold Flashed

Anonymous · June 22, 2012

Serial Number 41307951 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This particular BWR serial number ( in a range
from 41,306,001 - 41,308,000 according to info. at
NAWCC) is gold flashed.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gold Flashed
Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch