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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: 25993687
Grade: 478
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1923
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 5 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: Gilt
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: Mixed
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
B.W. Raymond
21 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 12319.478G5.16S3124.1615M220.O5509.L2331.21J326
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
558.20
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: 14 (0.70%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.46% Analyzing 1,535 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 · January 23, 2023

Serial Number 25992049 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2022

Serial Number 25992522 was reported as accurate.

cliffdobbins Supporter 296 · June 1, 2021

Serial Number 25992511 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 29, 2020

Serial Number 25992738 was reported as accurate.

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · March 22, 2019

Serial Number 25992097 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2019

Serial Number 25993292 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2018

Serial Number 25993055 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2018

Serial Number 25993313 was reported as accurate.

LaGalerie 5 · May 27, 2015

Serial Number 25992509 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2014

Serial Number 25992840 was reported as accurate.

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · April 20, 2014

Serial Number 25992097 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 15, 2013

Serial Number 25993344 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2013

Serial Number 25993510 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2013

Serial Number 25993040 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2013

Serial Number 25993510 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Only difference is mine is a wind
indicator
Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch