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: 26920094 Question Mark
Grade: 478 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1924 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 15 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: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12530.478G15.16S3181.1615M233.O5671.L2345.21J341 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.526 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
21 (1.05%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 11.54% Analyzing 1,572 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.


Anonymous · April 6, 2024

Serial Number 26919998 was reported as accurate.

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 4083 · 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