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: 26724569 Question Mark
Grade: 478 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1924 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 13 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: 12483.478G13.16S3168.1615M230.O5637.L2342.21J338 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
28 (0.93%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 11.65% Analyzing 1,569 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.


Wadehayes 43 · October 8, 2024

Serial Number 26724306 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 17, 2024

Serial Number 26723246 was reported as accurate.

cjbrem Supporter 916 · September 14, 2024

Serial Number 26724306 was reported as accurate.

pemberto2001 1 · April 12, 2024

Serial Number 26725492 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2023

Serial Number 26725064 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 15, 2021

Serial Number 26723238 was reported as accurate.

Chronified Supporter 212 · October 21, 2021

Serial Number 26724413 was reported as accurate.

cliffdobbins 296 · June 1, 2021

Serial Number 26725629 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 22, 2021

Serial Number 26723801 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · June 8, 2020

Serial Number 26725909 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · May 13, 2020

Serial Number 26723040 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 12, 2020

Serial Number 26725553 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2020

Serial Number 26723801 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 27, 2020

Serial Number 26724616 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 14, 2020

Serial Number 26724748 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2019

Serial Number 26725231 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2019

Serial Number 26725231 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 16, 2018

Serial Number 26723240 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 27, 2017

Serial Number 26725856 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2017

Serial Number 26725856 was reported as accurate.

walter2 56 · May 5, 2016

Serial Number 26723182 was reported as accurate.

barelymoving555 56 · July 13, 2015

Serial Number 26725298 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2014

Serial Number 26723039 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · October 23, 2014

Serial Number 26724968 was reported as accurate.

PANHANDLEPETE 7 · August 26, 2014

Serial Number 26724587 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2014

Serial Number 26723039 was reported as accurate.

pwjames 9 · July 11, 2013

Serial Number 26725487 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 12, 2013

Serial Number 26725139 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2013

Serial Number 26725206 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2013

Serial Number 26723460 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 10, 2012

Serial Number 26723405 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 1, 2012

Serial Number 26725660 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch