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: 26090152 Question Mark
Grade: 478 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1924 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 6 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 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: No 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: 12336.478G6.16S3128.1615M221.O5523.L2333.21J328 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.546 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
558.45 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
25 (1.25%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 16.59% Analyzing 1,573 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 · September 22, 2021

Serial Number 26089398 was reported as accurate.

curtis 42 · July 5, 2020

Serial Number 26090104 was reported as accurate.

Tpochowicz 1 · December 11, 2019

Serial Number 26090152 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2019

Serial Number 26089924 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2019

Serial Number 26089276 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2018

Serial Number 26089953 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2017

Serial Number 26090334 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2017

Serial Number 26090741 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2017

Serial Number 26090822 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 12, 2016

Serial Number 26090822 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · February 22, 2015

Serial Number 26090806 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · February 3, 2015

Serial Number 26090804 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Production Year = 1923
Wind Indicator Present = none

To be specific: (there were many 'Ball'
regulators) Regulator = Ball/Elgin
Curator Response: The Ball regulator here is the one patented by Webster C. Ball in 1896.

Anonymous · April 19, 2013

Serial Number 26089134 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 4, 2013

Serial Number 26089055 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2012

Serial Number 26089055 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2012

Serial Number 26089371 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 1, 2012

Serial Number 26089371 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2012

Serial Number 26089127 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch