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: 26530151
Grade: 478
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1924
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 11 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 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 Available: Yes
Wind Indicator Present: Mixed
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 12431.478G11.16S3154.1615M227.O5600.L2338.21J334
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: 32 (1.07%)
$ 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.


JointVenture Supporter 102 · May 24, 2023

Serial Number 26528320 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2022

Serial Number 26529856 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 2, 2022

Serial Number 26529771 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2021

Serial Number 26529866 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2021

Serial Number 26529856 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2021

Serial Number 26530530 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2021

Serial Number 26529726 was reported as accurate.

pmtime Supporter 400 · February 1, 2021

Serial Number 26530684 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this # is a wind indicator model, all other
information correct
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · January 16, 2021

Serial Number 26528844 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2020

Serial Number 26528822 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2019

Serial Number 26530878 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 11, 2019

Serial Number 26530878 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2019

Serial Number 26529856 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2017

Serial Number 26529930 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2017

Serial Number 26529698 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Does not have wind indicator.

Anonymous · November 4, 2017

Serial Number 26529329 was reported as accurate.

WadeBloom 10 · June 5, 2017

Serial Number 26530151 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2017

Serial Number 26528283 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 5, 2016

Serial Number 26529820 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 18, 2016

Serial Number 26530419 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2015

Serial Number 26528434 was reported as accurate.

RDMMNByrd Supporter 6 · August 11, 2015

Serial Number 26528134 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 11, 2015

Serial Number 26528134 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 29, 2014

Serial Number 26528129 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 5, 2014

Serial Number 26529397 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 21, 2013

Serial Number 26528265 was reported as accurate.

wilste02 2 · July 18, 2013

Serial Number 26528383 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2012

Serial Number 26528152 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 12, 2012

Serial Number 26530956 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2012

Serial Number 26530239 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch