Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 26821973 (Grade 478)

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Access Date: April 12, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 478

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	26821973
Grade:	478
Variation:	B.W. Raymond
Model:	15
Estimated Production Year:	1924
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	14 of 91
Grade/Model Total Production:	185,400
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:	Unknown
U.S. Patents:	77078, 596407, 596408
Case:	Various
Run ID:	12506.478G14.16S3176.1615M232.O5654.L2344.21J340
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.636
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	561.83
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: Scoped for This Run Only	11 (1.10%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	14.69% Analyzing 1,590 Sales

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