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: 26261256 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: 8 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: Unknown Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12364.478G8.16S3133.1615M223.O5547.L2335.21J330 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.462 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
26 (1.30%) 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 · July 2, 2022

Serial Number 26260582 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2021

Serial Number 26260210 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2021

Serial Number 26261778 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 6, 2020

Serial Number 26261788 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 3, 2020

Serial Number 26261247 was reported as accurate.

1943watches 16 · April 29, 2020

Serial Number 26261830 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2020

Serial Number 26261736 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2018

Serial Number 26260060 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2018

Serial Number 26260994 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 3, 2017

Serial Number 26260670 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 17, 2016

Serial Number 26261429 was reported as accurate.

schwan 178 · January 5, 2015

Serial Number 26260229 was reported as accurate.

schwan 178 · December 24, 2014

Serial Number 26260229 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · November 13, 2014

Serial Number 26261251 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 1, 2013

Serial Number 26261132 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 29, 2013

Serial Number 26261361 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 16, 2013

Serial Number 26261361 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2013

Serial Number 26261000 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 20, 2013

Serial Number 26261519 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 25, 2012

Serial Number 26261308 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch