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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: 31311001
Grade: 478
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1928
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 57 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: Yes
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: 13578.478G57.16S3496.1615M291.O6352.L2406.21J401
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: 26 (1.30%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.44% Analyzing 1,531 Sales
Research Note: #31311977 Verified as Featuring an "Elgin Avion" WI Dial. #31312994: Verified with Wind Indicator [JH]

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · October 27, 2021

Serial Number 31311334 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2020

Serial Number 31312943 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 13, 2020

Serial Number 31312040 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2018

Serial Number 31312939 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2018

Serial Number 31311574 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 12, 2017

Serial Number 31312930 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 14, 2016

Serial Number 31312871 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2016

Serial Number 31311876 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2016

Serial Number 31311553 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · November 13, 2014

Serial Number 31312101 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 27, 2013

Serial Number 31311378 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch