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Access Date: March 01, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 472 Pocket Watch
Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 472

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 27296069 Question Mark
Grade: 472 Question Mark
Variation: B.W. Raymond Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1925 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 21 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 21,000 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: Yes Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12623.472G6.16S3209.1615M237.O5735.L2349.21J345 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.617 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 63.22 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 24.37 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.042% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only		12 (1.20%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 195 Sales Question Mark
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 472

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

Elgin Grade 472 (All Variations): 21,000 ETP
16S: 21,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 472
16S-M15: 21,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 472, Model 15
16S-M15-21J: 21,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 472, Model 15, 21 Jewels
16S-M15-21J-ONL: 21,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 472, Model 15, 21 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel
16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI: 21,000 100.00%
16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI-B.W. RAYMOND: 21,000 100.00%

Population Registry for This Run

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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 · January 27, 2024

Serial Number 27296677 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2021

Serial Number 27296701 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 1, 2020

Serial Number 27296922 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2020

Serial Number 27296326 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2020

Serial Number 27296922 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2018

Serial Number 27296251 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2018

Serial Number 27296272 was reported as accurate.

pjmessmer Supporter 3 · February 17, 2017

Serial Number 27296140 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a vintage Elgin 16 size 21 jewel B.W.
Raymond pocket watch with Up/Down indicator, and
"Invar Balance" marked dial in a 12k gold filled
Star Watch Case Co. open faced case. The case is
marked: Elgin R.R. below the crown. The lever-set
movement is marked: B.W. Raymond Elgin Nat'l Watch
Co. U.S.A. 21 Jewels 27296140

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · November 18, 2015

Serial Number 27296957 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2013

Serial Number 27296755 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 11, 2013

Serial Number 27296152 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2013

Serial Number 27296899 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 25, 2012

Serial Number 27296919 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2012

Serial Number 27296919 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 24, 2012

Serial Number 27296750 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 472 Pocket Watch