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: 27400438 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: 20 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 Signing Style: Mixed 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
Movement Markings: B.W. Raymond
21 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12650.478G20.16S3216.1615M239.O5754.L2351.21J347 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.446 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
32 (1.07%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 12.14% Analyzing 1,566 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.


PHIL1199 Supporter 1124 · September 6, 2024

Serial Number 27400583 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2023

Serial Number 27401320 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 26, 2023

Serial Number 27401320 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is a wind indicator.
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Anonymous · December 6, 2021

Serial Number 27400195 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 22, 2021

Serial Number 27401498 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2020

Serial Number 27400754 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 18, 2020

Serial Number 27401094 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 15, 2020

Serial Number 27401094 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2020

Serial Number 27401155 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 28, 2019

Serial Number 27402119 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2019

Serial Number 27402298 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2018

Serial Number 27400743 was reported as accurate.

GrizzlyBear 9 · February 28, 2018

Serial Number 27402388 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 4, 2017

Serial Number 27400720 was reported as accurate.

RomanWatchRepair 33 · May 31, 2017

Serial Number 27401498 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2016

Serial Number 27401514 was reported as accurate.

txtimefan Supporter 101 · August 7, 2016

Serial Number 27401840 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2015

Serial Number 27400854 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Has wind indicator.

cassie160 1 · July 18, 2015

Serial Number 27400855 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2014

Serial Number 27402392 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2014

Serial Number 27401219 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2014

Serial Number 27401122 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 6, 2013

Serial Number 27402105 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2012

Serial Number 27400428 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2012

Serial Number 27401522 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2012

Serial Number 27400497 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch