Pocket Watch Database
https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/elgin/27703986
Access Date: May 29, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 478
B.W. Raymond
Manufacturer: | Elgin |
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Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois |
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Movement Serial Number: | 27703986 |
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Grade: | 478 |
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Variation: | B.W. Raymond |
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Model: | 15 |
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Estimated Production Year: | 1925 |
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Run Quantity: | 3,000 |
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Grade/Model Run: | 23 of 91 |
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Grade/Model Total Production: | 185,400 |
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Variant Est. Production: | 171,400 (16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI) |
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Size: | 16s |
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Jewels: | 21j |
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Movement Configuration: | Openface |
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Movement Finish: | Nickel |
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Movement Setting: | Lever |
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Plate: | 3/4 Plate |
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Barrel: | Going |
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Train: | Quick |
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Regulator: | Ball |
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Adjusted: | Yes |
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Adjusted to Position: | Yes |
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Adjusted # of Positions: | 5 |
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Adjusted to Temperature: | Yes |
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Adjusted to Isochronism: | Yes |
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Railroad Grade: | Yes |
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Wind Indicator Available: | Yes |
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Wind Indicator Present: | Mixed |
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U.S. Patents: | 77078, 596407, 596408 |
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Case: | Various | ![]() |
Run ID: | 12729.478G23.16S3239.1615M243.O5806.L2355.21J351 | ![]() |
Data Research: |
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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Database Version: | v52.670 | ![]() |
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Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 33 (1.10%) | ![]() |
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | 11.52% Analyzing 1,598 Sales | ![]() |
Population Registry for This Run
Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 33 watches in the population registry for this run with 2 images.
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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.
Ashland 5 · May 15, 2025
Serial Number 27702927 was reported as accurate.
cliffdobbins 296 · June 1, 2021
Serial Number 27703016 was reported as accurate.
bubba70 543 · July 4, 2019
Serial Number 27702810 was reported as accurate.
bubba70 543 · May 20, 2019
Serial Number 27703053 was reported as accurate.
cmdraven 4133 · March 3, 2019
Serial Number 27703053 was reported as accurate.
retireenow 11 · December 2, 2017
Serial Number 27703524 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · October 23, 2017
Serial Number 27703598 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · August 24, 2013
Serial Number 27703219 was reported as inaccurate.
mudhead 13 · August 7, 2013
Serial Number 27702927 was reported as accurate.
eparso 59 · July 14, 2013
Serial Number 27704314 was reported as inaccurate.

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