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: 26919564
Grade: 478
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1924
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 15 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: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 12529.478G15.16S3181.1615M233.O5671.L2344.21J340
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: 19 (0.95%)
$ 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.


Anonymous · April 24, 2021

Serial Number 26920072 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2019

Serial Number 26919502 was reported as accurate.

Coinguy121 3 · January 16, 2019

Serial Number 26920978 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

KJAK63146 17 · March 25, 2018

Serial Number 26920123 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · April 10, 2017

Serial Number 26919451 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · November 21, 2016

Serial Number 26919532 was reported as accurate.

canadadan Supporter 12 · October 11, 2016

Serial Number 26919451 was reported as accurate.

Groovysalsa 109 · November 22, 2015

Serial Number 26919564 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No wind indicator

Anonymous · March 28, 2014

Serial Number 26919940 was reported as accurate.

Jim90078 35 · December 11, 2013

Serial Number 26919955 was reported as accurate.

vetrad 17 · July 15, 2013

Serial Number 26919811 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 11, 2013

Serial Number 26920546 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2013

Serial Number 26919379 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2013

Serial Number 26920439 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2012

Serial Number 26920902 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch