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Elgin "B.W. Raymond" grade 478 vintage pocket watch, 16 size 21 jewels, YGF case
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Access Date: February 11, 2025
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: 26821419 Question Mark
Grade: 478 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1924 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 14 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: 12506.478G14.16S3176.1615M232.O5654.L2344.21J340 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.608 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		11 (1.10%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 13.88% Analyzing 1,578 Sales Question Mark
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 478

Target Profile: 16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI-B.W. RAYMOND

Elgin Grade 478 (All Variations): 185,400 ETP
16S: 185,400 100.00%
16s, Grade 478
16S-M15: 185,400 100.00%
16s, Grade 478, Model 15
16S-M15-21J: 185,400 100.00%
16s, Grade 478, Model 15, 21 Jewels
16S-M15-21J-ONL: 173,400 93.53%
16s, Grade 478, Model 15, 21 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel 		Other: 12,000
Other Configs or Unclassified
16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI: 171,400 92.45% Other: 2,000
Other Adjustments or Unclassified
16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI-B.W. RAYMOND: 171,400 92.45%

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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.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5338 · December 11, 2023

Serial Number 26821041 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 5, 2020

Serial Number 26821443 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2019

Serial Number 26821762 was reported as accurate.

roadking 36 · July 8, 2018

Serial Number 26821973 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2013

Serial Number 26821293 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2012

Serial Number 26821066 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2012

Serial Number 26821078 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 3, 2012

Serial Number 26821376 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch