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: 28206001
Grade: 478
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1925
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 28 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 Signing Style: Mixed
Movement Inlay Color: Other
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
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 12859.478G28.16S3280.1615M252.O5894.L2363.21J360
Database Version: v52.245
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: 25 (1.25%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.46% Analyzing 1,535 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.


DocRogan43 Supporter 86 · November 18, 2023

Serial Number 28207403 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2022

Serial Number 28207946 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2021

Serial Number 28206505 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 18, 2020

Serial Number 28207464 was reported as accurate.

mousec 34 · June 17, 2020

Serial Number 28206313 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2020

Serial Number 28207891 was reported as accurate.

Davidswatches 6 · May 7, 2019

Serial Number 28207924 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2019

Serial Number 28206046 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 14, 2017

Serial Number 28207006 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2017

Serial Number 28207083 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 3, 2017

Serial Number 28207348 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2016

Serial Number 28207348 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2016

Serial Number 28207048 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2016

Serial Number 28206619 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2014

Serial Number 28207783 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2014

Serial Number 28207006 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2014

Serial Number 28207309 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: wind indicator

Anonymous · December 27, 2013

Serial Number 28206398 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2013

Serial Number 28206211 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2013

Serial Number 28206160 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 13, 2012

Serial Number 28206870 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch