Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 478

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 25837585 Question Mark
Grade: 478 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1923 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 91 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 185,400 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 171,400 (16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Ball Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Wind Indicator Available: Yes Question Mark
Wind Indicator Present: Unknown Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12285.478G3.16S3118.1615M217.O5484.L2329.21J324 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.528 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
558.20 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
215.65 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.366% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
17 (1.70%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 11.54% Analyzing 1,572 Sales Question Mark

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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 · November 18, 2023

Serial Number 25837028 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 15, 2021

Serial Number 25837485 was reported as accurate.

pappybob 46 · September 28, 2020

Serial Number 25837138 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 16, 2019

Serial Number 25837891 was reported as accurate.

avpalermo Supporter 645 · October 29, 2018

Serial Number 25837887 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 21, 2018

Serial Number 25837477 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2017

Serial Number 25837729 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · September 29, 2017

Serial Number 25837238 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2017

Serial Number 25837011 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2017

Serial Number 25837233 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2017

Serial Number 25837233 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 3, 2016

Serial Number 25837011 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2013

Serial Number 25837490 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2012

Serial Number 25837490 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 15, 2012

Serial Number 25837892 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 8, 2012

Serial Number 25837892 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch