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: 25993816 Question Mark
Grade: 478 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1923 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 91 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 185,400 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Mixed Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt 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: Mixed Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
B.W. Raymond
21 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12320.478G5.16S3124.1615M220.O5509.L2332.21J327 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
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
15 (0.75%) 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 · January 23, 2023

Serial Number 25992049 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2022

Serial Number 25992522 was reported as accurate.

cliffdobbins 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