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: 25917838 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: 4 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: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12303.478G4.16S3121.1615M219.O5496.L2331.21J326 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.427 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
13 (1.30%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 9.80% Analyzing 1,560 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.


avpalermo Supporter 640 · March 6, 2023

Serial Number 25917290 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2021

Serial Number 25917437 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2020

Serial Number 25917625 was reported as accurate.

sroglum Supporter 36 · February 20, 2020

Serial Number 25917216 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2020

Serial Number 25917625 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2018

Serial Number 25917095 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 18, 2016

Serial Number 25917534 was reported as accurate.

n2ubp212 1 · May 11, 2014

Serial Number 25917913 was reported as accurate.

Tron54 2 · March 30, 2014

Serial Number 25917523 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: There is no wind indicator present.

Anonymous · January 19, 2013

Serial Number 25917095 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2012

Serial Number 25917896 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch