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: 26433483 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: 10 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: 12404.478G10.16S3146.1615M226.O5580.L2338.21J333 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.450 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
16 (0.80%) 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 9, 2021

Serial Number 26434288 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2021

Serial Number 26434288 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 12, 2020

Serial Number 26434369 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2019

Serial Number 26434972 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2019

Serial Number 26434726 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2018

Serial Number 26434483 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2017

Serial Number 26433604 was reported as accurate.

wllmwallace0413 1 · April 30, 2017

Serial Number 26433229 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2015

Serial Number 26433677 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2015

Serial Number 26433328 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2015

Serial Number 26433328 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 24, 2014

Serial Number 26434501 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2014

Serial Number 26434501 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2013

Serial Number 26434442 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2013

Serial Number 26434754 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 11, 2012

Serial Number 26433600 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 11, 2012

Serial Number 26433995 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2012

Serial Number 26433238 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch