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: 39151001
Grade: 478
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1941
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 73 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: 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: 14858.478G73.16S3719.1615M327.O6817.L2465.21J453
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: 24 (1.20%)
$ 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 · June 28, 2023

Serial Number 39151263 was reported as accurate.

Krista2323 1 · March 11, 2022

Serial Number 39152933 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2020

Serial Number 39151289 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 11, 2020

Serial Number 39151289 was reported as accurate.

curtis 42 · July 5, 2020

Serial Number 39152525 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2020

Serial Number 39151636 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 11, 2019

Serial Number 39151998 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 29, 2019

Serial Number 39151861 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2019

Serial Number 39151783 was reported as accurate.

captglen 19 · November 23, 2018

Serial Number 39152025 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2017

Serial Number 39152188 was reported as accurate.

curtis 42 · April 30, 2016

Serial Number 39152525 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 19, 2015

Serial Number 39152521 was reported as accurate.

harris498 53 · June 25, 2014

Serial Number 39152121 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2014

Serial Number 39153000 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2014

Serial Number 39152997 was reported as accurate.

haskell 53 · April 5, 2014

Serial Number 39152997 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2014

Serial Number 39151803 was reported as accurate.

Statler 20 · February 1, 2014

Serial Number 39151759 was reported as accurate.

bonniematlock 4 · January 5, 2014

Serial Number 39152331 was reported as accurate.

MikeBailey 11 · July 4, 2013

Serial Number 39151730 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2013

Serial Number 39152232 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2012

Serial Number 39152257 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2012

Serial Number 39151150 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch