Pocket Watch Database

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: 26090771
Grade: 478
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1924
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 6 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: No
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: 12335.478G6.16S3128.1615M221.O5523.L2332.21J327
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
555.10
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: 25 (1.25%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.44% Analyzing 1,531 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 · 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