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: 33869001
Grade: 478
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1933
Run Quantity: 900
Grade/Model Run: 62 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 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: Unknown
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 13950.478G62.16S3570.1615M299.O6527.L2417.21J408
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: 12 (1.33%)
$ 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 · August 21, 2019

Serial Number 33869177 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 31, 2019

Serial Number 33869442 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2017

Serial Number 33869314 was reported as accurate.

Timj0621 3 · December 11, 2016

Serial Number 33869187 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2013

Serial Number 33869618 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2012

Serial Number 33869618 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2012

Serial Number 33869023 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 17, 2012

Serial Number 33869581 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch