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: 26168542 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: 7 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 Available: Yes Question Mark
Wind Indicator Present: Mixed Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12350.478G7.16S3130.1615M222.O5534.L2334.21J329 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.445 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
30 (1.50%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 12.14% Analyzing 1,566 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 · February 18, 2024

Serial Number 26169604 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is a wind indicator.

Anonymous · June 24, 2019

Serial Number 26168732 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator present

Anonymous · May 3, 2019

Serial Number 26169808 was reported as accurate.

ohoa13 11 · April 29, 2019

Serial Number 26169800 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · December 2, 2018

Serial Number 26169101 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2018

Serial Number 26169785 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2018

Serial Number 26168757 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · February 28, 2016

Serial Number 26169631 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Wind indicator is present.

Anonymous · February 27, 2016

Serial Number 26169866 was reported as accurate.

StrikeZoneZero Supporter 21 · July 29, 2015

Serial Number 26169671 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 19, 2015

Serial Number 26169852 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2015

Serial Number 26169896 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 22, 2014

Serial Number 26168542 was reported as accurate.

rfregoso 55 · June 29, 2014

Serial Number 26168181 was reported as accurate.

lewis23 Supporter 40 · November 6, 2013

Serial Number 26168542 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2012

Serial Number 26169683 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch