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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: 27299466 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: 19 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: Unknown Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12626.478G19.16S3210.1615M238.O5737.L2350.21J346 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
24 (0.80%) 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.


pmtime Supporter 612 · June 18, 2024

Serial Number 27299170 was reported as accurate.

garydurie Supporter 29 · January 13, 2023

Serial Number 27300657 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · December 9, 2022

Serial Number 27300384 was reported as accurate.

garydurie Supporter 29 · August 31, 2021

Serial Number 27300657 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2021

Serial Number 27299352 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2021

Serial Number 27299373 was reported as accurate.

chuck1500 112 · January 18, 2021

Serial Number 27299527 was reported as accurate.

tkarter 184 · December 21, 2020

Serial Number 27299856 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 22, 2020

Serial Number 27299592 was reported as accurate.

ryancoleman1987 4 · June 6, 2020

Serial Number 27300570 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2019

Serial Number 27301271 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2019

Serial Number 27300570 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 29, 2019

Serial Number 27299654 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 27, 2019

Serial Number 27299887 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2018

Serial Number 27300657 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 7, 2018

Serial Number 27299652 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 2, 2018

Serial Number 27301262 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2018

Serial Number 27299856 was reported as accurate.

tkarter 184 · February 23, 2018

Serial Number 27299856 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 11, 2017

Serial Number 27301742 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2017

Serial Number 27300403 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 14, 2017

Serial Number 27301408 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2016

Serial Number 27301408 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2016

Serial Number 27299851 was reported as accurate.

spclarke 27 · August 31, 2014

Serial Number 27301457 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 24, 2014

Serial Number 27301415 was reported as accurate.

irishred 38 · June 9, 2014

Serial Number 27300314 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2014

Serial Number 27300164 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2014

Serial Number 27299889 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2014

Serial Number 27301428 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2014

Serial Number 27300861 was reported as accurate.

rjandladyj 190 · January 23, 2014

Serial Number 27301153 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2013

Serial Number 27301465 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 22, 2013

Serial Number 27299491 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2012

Serial Number 27299034 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch