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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: 27607477 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: 22 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: 12703.478G22.16S3233.1615M242.O5789.L2354.21J350 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
41 (1.37%) 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.


Anonymous · November 7, 2021

Serial Number 27608738 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 25, 2020

Serial Number 27606280 was reported as accurate.

Joef21 162 · July 7, 2020

Serial Number 27607678 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 19, 2020

Serial Number 27606498 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2019

Serial Number 27608752 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2018

Serial Number 27607850 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2017

Serial Number 27608451 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 27, 2016

Serial Number 27607197 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2016

Serial Number 27607348 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · December 20, 2015

Serial Number 27607688 was reported as accurate.

framby66 9 · March 19, 2015

Serial Number 27607484 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2015

Serial Number 27607376 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2015

Serial Number 27607391 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2015

Serial Number 27606593 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2014

Serial Number 27607391 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2014

Serial Number 27606913 was reported as accurate.

rbaird54 9 · April 17, 2014

Serial Number 27606139 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2014

Serial Number 27606237 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 29, 2013

Serial Number 27607745 was reported as accurate.

69abody 166 · October 29, 2013

Serial Number 27607968 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 24, 2013

Serial Number 27606665 was reported as accurate.

Joef21 162 · July 10, 2013

Serial Number 27607876 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2013

Serial Number 27606792 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2013

Serial Number 27608722 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2013

Serial Number 27606652 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2012

Serial Number 27607444 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch