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: 27202947 Question Mark
Grade: 478 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1925 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 18 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: Mixed Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12598.478G18.16S3201.1615M236.O5717.L2348.21J344 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.428 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
46 (1.53%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 11.17% Analyzing 1,564 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.


pmtime Supporter 612 · October 13, 2024

Serial Number 27203958 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2023

Serial Number 27201802 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2021

Serial Number 27201372 was reported as accurate.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 371 · November 3, 2021

Serial Number 27203093 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2021

Serial Number 27203662 was reported as accurate.

steve288 264 · August 24, 2021

Serial Number 27202088 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2020

Serial Number 27202203 was reported as accurate.

KAW001 4 · October 14, 2020

Serial Number 27203075 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 7, 2020

Serial Number 27201227 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2020

Serial Number 27203308 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 385 · February 28, 2020

Serial Number 27202927 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2019

Serial Number 27201372 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2019

Serial Number 27202372 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2018

Serial Number 27201024 was reported as accurate.

7797903 10 · May 21, 2018

Serial Number 27202817 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No Wind indicator Present

howdydave 10 · December 23, 2017

Serial Number 27202947 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Wind Indicator Present: No

Anonymous · January 6, 2017

Serial Number 27202720 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2016

Serial Number 27202505 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2016

Serial Number 27202505 was reported as accurate.

tkarter 184 · April 9, 2016

Serial Number 27203308 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2015

Serial Number 27203189 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2015

Serial Number 27203759 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2015

Serial Number 27203535 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2015

Serial Number 27203535 was reported as accurate.

rfregoso 55 · March 20, 2015

Serial Number 27202383 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It has wind indicator

Anonymous · November 16, 2014

Serial Number 27201821 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 18, 2014

Serial Number 27201821 was reported as accurate.

sody123 1 · March 20, 2014

Serial Number 27201465 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2014

Serial Number 27201465 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 9, 2013

Serial Number 27203203 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 9, 2013

Serial Number 27203203 was reported as accurate.

Aggieman67 9 · December 7, 2013

Serial Number 27203232 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2013

Serial Number 27202333 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 17, 2012

Serial Number 27203535 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2012

Serial Number 27203754 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 28, 2012

Serial Number 27203290 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch