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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
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 27402388
Grade: 478
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1925
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 20 of 91
Grade/Model Total Production: 185,400
Variant Est. Production: 171,400 (16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Mixed
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Ball
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Wind Indicator Available: Yes
Wind Indicator Present: Mixed
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Movement Markings: B.W. Raymond
21 Jewels
Adjusted 5 Positions
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 12649.478G20.16S3216.1615M239.O5754.L2350.21J346
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
555.10
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
215.65
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.366%
Registry Population: 32 (1.07%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.44% Analyzing 1,531 Sales

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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 · 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