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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: 27704314 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: 23 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: Mixed Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12729.478G23.16S3239.1615M243.O5806.L2355.21J351 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.516 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
33 (1.10%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 13.11% Analyzing 1,570 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 · August 4, 2023

Serial Number 27704506 was reported as accurate.

cliffdobbins 296 · June 1, 2021

Serial Number 27703016 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2021

Serial Number 27702583 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2021

Serial Number 27702583 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2020

Serial Number 27702583 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2020

Serial Number 27703385 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · July 4, 2019

Serial Number 27702810 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 26, 2019

Serial Number 27703359 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 1, 2019

Serial Number 27703359 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · May 20, 2019

Serial Number 27703053 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · March 3, 2019

Serial Number 27703053 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2018

Serial Number 27702750 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2018

Serial Number 27702050 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2018

Serial Number 27704468 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2018

Serial Number 27702116 was reported as accurate.

retireenow 11 · December 2, 2017

Serial Number 27703524 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Has a Wind Indicator

Anonymous · October 23, 2017

Serial Number 27703598 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Wind indicator is present

Anonymous · March 24, 2017

Serial Number 27703633 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2016

Serial Number 27702152 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 26, 2014

Serial Number 27702239 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2014

Serial Number 27704049 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2013

Serial Number 27703219 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: wind indicator not present

mudhead 13 · August 7, 2013

Serial Number 27702927 was reported as accurate.

eparso 59 · July 14, 2013

Serial Number 27704314 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: wind indicator present

Anonymous · April 21, 2013

Serial Number 27702364 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 10, 2012

Serial Number 27703213 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2012

Serial Number 27703567 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 10, 2012

Serial Number 27704696 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 478 Pocket Watch