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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: 28829001
Grade: 478
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1926
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 34 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 Available: Yes
Wind Indicator Present: Mixed
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: 13027.478G34.16S3336.1615M260.O6007.L2371.21J368
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: 35 (1.17%)
$ 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 5, 2023

Serial Number 28829275 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 9, 2022

Serial Number 28829645 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2022

Serial Number 28829148 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Has Wind Indicator
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · November 26, 2021

Serial Number 28829303 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2021

Serial Number 28829546 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2021

Serial Number 28829078 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 5, 2020

Serial Number 28829751 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 2, 2020

Serial Number 28831579 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2019

Serial Number 28831739 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2019

Serial Number 28831596 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2018

Serial Number 28829494 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2018

Serial Number 28829283 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 12, 2018

Serial Number 28830800 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 21, 2018

Serial Number 28831984 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2017

Serial Number 28831627 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 11, 2014

Serial Number 28830578 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 3, 2014

Serial Number 28830578 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2014

Serial Number 28829534 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 6, 2014

Serial Number 28831645 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2014

Serial Number 28830105 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2014

Serial Number 28831214 was reported as accurate.

KD5JBN 5 · October 12, 2013

Serial Number 28830821 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 12, 2013

Serial Number 28830821 was reported as accurate.

mudhead 13 · August 5, 2013

Serial Number 28829226 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2013

Serial Number 28829951 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2013

Serial Number 28830821 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 9, 2013

Serial Number 28829998 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2012

Serial Number 28831573 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2012

Serial Number 28829202 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2012

Serial Number 28829750 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Regulator adjuster

Anonymous · October 23, 2012

Serial Number 28829750 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 9, 2012

Serial Number 28829750 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 28, 2012

Serial Number 28831565 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 9, 2012

Serial Number 28830741 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch